Electricity prices in Pakistan are likely to increase as CPPA files a request with NEPRA.
Islamabad: (RightNow) Electricity prices are expected to rise for consumers across Pakistan. Prices may increase under the monthly fuel adjustment for all consumers, including K-Electric.
The Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) has filed a request with NEPRA to increase electricity prices by Rs 1.73 per unit. The authority will hear CPPA’s request today.
According to CPPA, 14.464 billion units of electricity were supplied to DISCOs in August. The cost of this electricity was Rs 8.82 per unit.
In August, 37.84% of electricity was generated from water, 10.88% from local coal, and 15.59% from imported coal. Furnace oil contributed 2.15% to electricity production.
It is noteworthy that 7.04% of electricity was generated from local gas and 8.48% from imported LNG. A total of 45.25% of electricity was produced using furnace oil and LNG.
