ISLAMABAD: National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has raised electricity prices by 52 paisa per unit under a quarterly adjustment, adding another burden on consumers.
Nepra issued the notification after receiving approval from the federal government, marking the second electricity price increase within a week.
According to the notification, the increase has been approved under the second quarterly adjustment of the current year. Consumers will bear an additional burden of 12.67 billion rupees.
The additional charge will be collected through electricity bills for September, October and November. Consumers will pay an extra 52 paisa per unit each month for three months.
The increase will apply nationwide, including consumers of K-Electric.
The latest increase comes days after Nepra announced a separate hike of Rs 2.06 per unit under the monthly adjustment on Sept. 4.