Discos’ tariff reduced by 32 paise

The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Tuesday approved 32 paise per unit reduction on account of fuel cost adjustment (FCA) for consumers of ex-Wapda distribution companies (Discos) for October. Nepra announced this decision after carrying out a public hearing convened on a petition filed by the Central Power Purchase Agency (CPPA) on behalf of all Discos seeking a cut of Rs0.25 per unit, but after detailed deliberations, the regulator reduced the tariff by 32 paise which will allow a combined relief of Rs3.3 billion to the consumers. The reduction in tariff will not apply to K-Electric consumers. In a statement, Nepra said the detailed decision would be issued after scrutiny of the data sometime later.