This increase, effective for the month of March, comes under the monthly fuel adjustment mechanism. A notification for the price hike has been issued.

The increase is expected to place an additional burden of Rs26 billion on consumers.

The price hike will impact all categories of consumers except lifeline consumers, K-Electric consumers, and electric vehicle charging stations.

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This latest development adds to the already existing financial challenges faced by many Pakistani households. The rising cost of electricity, coupled with other economic pressures, could further exacerbate the situation for millions of people.