National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) Thursday approved hike in power tariffs by Rs. 1.77 per unit on request by Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA).

The power tariffs have been raised for the month of September.

According to NEPRA sources, the electricity prices were raised due to soaring cost of furnace oil.

The recent hike is not applicable to Karachi Electric Supply Company (KESC) and lifeline users.

Ealrier, the CPPA pleaded the NEPRA to hike tariffs by Rs. 1.80 per unit.