ISLAMABAD: Electricity consumers across Pakistan may soon face higher power bills as a result of the latest monthly fuel cost adjustment request submitted by the Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA).
The agency has asked the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) to approve an increase of Rs1.73 per unit in electricity tariffs for August.
A public hearing on the proposal is scheduled to take place today, after which NEPRA will review the details and announce its decision.
If approved, the adjustment will be applicable to consumers served by all power distribution companies (DISCOs), including K-Electric.
According to the data submitted by CPPA, a total of 14.464 billion units of electricity were supplied to distribution companies during August. The average fuel cost for electricity generation during the month was reported at Rs8.82 per unit.
The generation mix showed that hydropower remained the largest source of electricity, accounting for 37.4% of total production.
Electricity generated from local coal contributed 10.86%, while imported coal made up 7.04% of the total generation. Imported liquefied natural gas (LNG) accounted for 8.48%, whereas furnace oil contributed 2.15%.
The figures also highlighted the varying costs of electricity generation from different fuel sources. Power generated through furnace oil cost Rs45.25 per unit, while electricity produced using imported LNG came in at Rs45.92 per unit.
NEPRA will examine the request and supporting data before making a final determination. The regulator’s decision will establish whether consumers will see an increase in their electricity bills and the exact amount of any approved adjustment.
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