NEPRA okays Rs.0.61/unit hike in power tariff

KARACHI: National Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has given approval to 61 paisa increase in electricity tariff per unit as it reserved verdict over increase of power tariff on Thursday, TrendPK reported.

According to NEPRA officials, the electricity tariff has been raised under monthly fuel adjustment charges.

Eight power distribution companies excluding Karachi Electric Supply Company (KESC) requested NEPRA to allow hike in tariff by Rs 0.61 per unit under monthly fuel adjustment charges, which would be implemented from the month of May.

The hearing was held on these applications on Thursday after which the decision was kept reserved by the authorities.

The approval will be applicable on all electricity consumers except KESC’s which will be charged in next months’ bills.

Power tariff, prices of petroleum products to go up

Staff Report

ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to increase power tariff and prices of petroleum products by December, sources told Trend Pk on Monday.

Power tariff will be up by two percent while the petroleum products will be increased by about 3.5 percent.

The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) sources confirmed that petrol prices increased in international market during the month of November from 87 dollars to 90 dollars per barrel.

The new prices of the petroleum products will also affect Pakistan from December, sources confirmed Trend Pk.

The Petrol price may go up by Rs. 1.5, high speed diesel by Rs 2.5 and kerosene oil by Rs 1.5 on per liter, sources added.

Meanwhile, Trend Pk learnt that according to the pact made with international monetary agencies, the power tariff will also be increased by two percent by 1st December

OGRA hearing – Trend Pk VIDEO

Saima Chohan from Lahore reports on the public hearing of Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority. (November 13, 2010)

OGRA hearing – Trend Pk VIDEO

Saima Chohan from Lahore reports on the public hearing of Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority. (November 13, 2010)

OGRA hearing – Trend Pk VIDEO

Saima Chohan from Lahore reports on the public hearing of Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority. (November 13, 2010)

OGRA hearing – Trend Pk VIDEO

Saima Chohan from Lahore reports on the public hearing of Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority. (November 13, 2010)

OGRA hearing – Trend Pk VIDEO

Saima Chohan from Lahore reports on the public hearing of Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority. (November 13, 2010)

OGRA hearing – Trend Pk VIDEO

Saima Chohan from Lahore reports on the public hearing of Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority. (November 13, 2010)

OGRA hearing – Trend Pk VIDEO

Saima Chohan from Lahore reports on the public hearing of Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority. (November 13, 2010)

SNGPL requests OGRA for 12 percent increase in gas tariff

Staff Report

LAHORE: Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) has requested the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) to allow a 10-12 percent increase in gas tariff.

According to details, OGRA is scheduled to conduct a hearing on the gas tariff hike’s application of SNGPL on Thursday in Lahore.

The gas tariff is likely to increase by 10 to 12 percent if OGRA decides to give an approval. Trend Pk

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