The basic electricity tariff in the country has been increased from 3 to 7 rupees 50 paise per unit.
According to sources, the cabinet has approved the summary through circulation while Nepra has also approved the increase in electricity tariff for the current financial year.
Sources say that the government has filed a request for increase in base price in Nepra, on which Nepra will now take a decision after the hearing.
In this regard, the sources say that after the decision of Nepra, the federal government will issue a notification to increase the price.
According to the sources, it is proposed to implement the price increase from July 1, under which it is proposed to increase the cost of electricity by Rs. 3 per unit for domestic consumers with 100 units.
Sources say that for consumers with 101 to 200 units, it is proposed to increase the price of electricity by Rs.
According to sources, an increase of Rs 6.50 paise has been proposed for customers with 301 to 400 units and Rs 7.50 for those with 400 to 700 units.
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