ISLAMABAD: The government on Thursday approved a hike of Rs4.74 in power tariff for the month of December.

The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has issued a notification in this regard.

According to the notification the electricity consumers will have to face an extra burden of Rs6 billion. This increase will not be implemented on K-electric and Life Line customers.

The hike in the power tariff is on account of fuel charges adjustment (FCA) for October 2021, said the notification.

The FCA will be charged with the bill of December 2021, to be paid by all consumer categories of distribution companies, except for lifeline customers, the notice stated.