KE consumers get Rs7.43 per unit relief

The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Tuesday decided to reduce fuel cost adjustment (FCA) for the consumers of K-Electric by Rs7.43 per unit for one month, but increased its base tariff for three months by Rs3.30 per unit to reduce government subsidy. On the other hand, the regulator allowed an increase of about 19 paise per unit for the consumers of ex-Wapda distribution companies (Discos) under monthly fuel price adjustment and notified Rs3.60 per unit discount for farmers under the government’s Kissan package. During a public hearing, Nepra said the Central Power Purchasing Agency had sought an increase of Rs0.1938 per unit under monthly fuel cost adjustment for the month of November. However, after scrutiny of data and evidence, the regulator allowed an increase of Rs0.1857 per unit. In a separate hearing, the regulator said K-Electric had sought a reduction of Rs7 per unit in tariff under FCA, but based on evidence it calculated the reduction of 7.43 per unit, resulting in Rs10 billion relief for KE consumers on account of fuel cost adjustment for the month of November 2022.