Electricity tariff is likely to increase Rs1.27 per unit as the Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) has submitted a request for a fuel cost adjustment for the month of April.
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) will conduct a hearing on April 29 to decide on the matter.
According to the petition, 10.513 billion units of electricity were generated in April, while 10.196 billion units were delivered to distribution companies.
CPPA stated that the actual cost of electricity generation was Rs8.94 per unit, compared to a reference cost of Rs7.68 per unit.
In terms of energy sources, 21.94% of electricity was generated from hydropower, 14.51% from local coal, 10.02% from imported coal, and 0.97% from furnace oil.
Additionally, 8.01% of electricity was generated using local gas, 20.52% from imported LNG, and 17.91% from nuclear energy.
