Power tariff likely to increase by Rs3.41 per unit

The power tariff in Pakistan is likely to increase by Rs3.41 per unit due to the monthly fuel adjustment (MFA), according to media reports. The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) is set to hear an application from the Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) requesting the hike. The CPPA has cited an increase in the monthly fuel adjustment for May as the reason for the proposed tariff rise. According to the CPPA, 12.26 billion units of electricity were generated last month, with a production cost of Rs9.12 per unit. If the application is approved, the tariff hike would place an additional burden on consumers already grappling with high electricity prices.