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NEPRA approves electricity price hike for Karachi consumers

NEPRA has given the decision on the federal government's request.
in this undated photo, a technician from K-Electric fixes new electricity meters at a residential building in Karachi. AFP/File
in this undated photo, a technician from K-Electric fixes new electricity meters at a residential building in Karachi. AFP/File

The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has approved an additional surcharge of Rs1.52 per unit on K-Electric customers.

According to a statement issued in this regard, NEPRA has given the decision on the federal government’s request.

It also said that the additional surcharge on electric consumers of the power distribution company for Karachi will be applicable from December 2023 to November 2024.

The additional surcharge will cost K-Electric customers more than Rs24.5 billion.

The federal government will issue a final notice for the additional surcharge.

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However, NEPRA clarified the hike will not be applicable to lifeline customers of K Electric.

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