Power tariff likely to be increased by Rs5.62 per unit
If approved, increase will pile on a staggering burden of over Rs49 billion on consumers
If approved, increase will pile on a staggering burden of over Rs49 billion on consumers
Ministry of Energy instructed OGRA to develop consensus framework for diesel imports
Consumers bear the brunt as electricity distribution companies collected billions of rupees
This comes on top of the Rs 4.45 per unit increase implemented in October and November 2023
New prices will apply to both Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) and Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGCL)
Approved increase is applicable for the next three months, extending until March 2024
CPPA aims to impose monthly operational fee of Rs 4.96 per unit
The regulatory authority highlights public trust issues in DISCOs’ operations
Officials say if the prices are not increased, the circulating debt will increase by Rs 275 billion
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