The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has increased the cost of electricity by Rs1.71 per unit under the monthly fuel adjustment.
The adjustment in the tariff has been made for the month of August and will be charged in the bills for October.
A notification for the tariff raise has been issued.
The increase will not be applicable to K-Electric and lifeline customers.
The Central Power Purchasing Authority had sought an increase in electricity tariff of Rs1.82 per unit.
After conducting a hearing, NEPRA approved 10 paisas less than what was demanded.
The tariff increase will put an additional burden of Rs30 billion on power consumers.
