Nepra okays Rs2.60 per unit cut in tariff

ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has approved a Rs2.60 per unit reduction in the electricity tariff for the month of August.
The relief will be provided to the masses in December bills under the fuel adjustment plan. Overall, the masses will be given relief of sixteen billion rupees.
Earlier, Nepra reduced Rs2.39 per unit for the month of June and July. This relief will be given in the October, November billings.
K-Electric users will not enjoy this price cut. Electricity generation through furnace oil cost Rs10.92 per unit and gas Rs5.70 per unit.