ISLAMABAD, Sep 27 (APP): The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) Wednesday concluded public hearings into Fuel Cost Adjustment (FCA) of all power distribution companies (DISCOs) for August.
The hearings were presided by the NEPRA Authority comprising its Chairman, Waseem Mukhtar, Member (Licensing), Engr. Maqsood Anwar Khan, Member (Technical & Finance), Mathar Niaz Rana and Member (Law), Ms. Amina Ahmed.
The Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA-G) on behalf of XWapda DIDSCOs sought Rs 1.82 per unit increase in the power tariff for the said period.
As per the NEPRA calculation, the increase stood at 37 paisa in the tariff for DISCOs after adjustment.
The authority heard the petitioners and would decide the matter after due diligence and considering the comments of all stakeholders.
The raise would be applicable to all consumers except lifeline consumers and Electric Vehicles Charging Stations.
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