Power users to pay Rs4.13 per unit more in Jan

The power regulator Nepra has announced a significant fuel cost adjustment (FCA) of Rs4.13 per unit for users of government-owned distribution companies (Discos), marking a substantial financial impact of about Rs35 billion. This adjustment relates to electricity consumed in November and will be reflected in the January bills of consumers, except those in the lifeline category and K-Electric users. This development marks the second consecutive month that the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority has approved an FCA for Discos consumers. Previously, in October 2023, it approved an FCA of Rs3.08 per unit, leading to a financial impact of around Rs28.5bn. That amount was recovered in December’s electricity bills. Amid stagnant salaries, electricity consumers in the country are grappling with frequent hikes in power tariffs. These increases can happen monthly and quarterly.