On June 2, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) approved a hike in the power tariff by Rs7.9 per unit on account of an increase in fuel prices, capacity cost, and the impact of the rupee’s devaluation. In a brief, the power regulator said: “The tariff has been determined for the FY2022-23, which on national average is Rs.24.82 per kilowatt-hour (or unit), higher by Rs.7.9078/kWh than the earlier determined national average tariff of Rs16.91/kWh.” “The determined tariffs have been intimated to the federal government. The federal government as per Nepra Act is required to file an application for determination of uniform tariff for all the Discos,” it added.
