The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Tuesday announced an increase in the electricity rate of the ex-Wapda distribution companies XWDISCOs by Rs0.08 per unit due to a fuel cost adjustment (FCA) for September 2022.
The distribution companies would charge Rs0.0819 per unit in November bills under the FCA, a system under which the price of electricity is modified in response to changes in fuel prices. Also, this will only be valid for one month.
The power regulatory body has ordered all XWDISCOs to independently display the aforementioned modification on customers’ November bills.
All consumer groups will be affected by this, with the exception of lifeline customers and Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (EVCS) of all XWDISCOs.
With GST included, the Rs0.08 hike will cost customers more than Rs1 billion.
The notification published in this regard stated that “when implementing the fuel adjustment charges, the concerned XWDISCOs shall keep in view and firmly comply with the orders of the courts notwithstanding this order.”
