Power tariff is likely to be jacked up by Rs 1.12 per unit as Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) on Tuesday sent its recommendations to the National Electric Power Regulatory (NEPRA) for raising the power tariff.
As per CPPA recommendations, cost of diesel-based power generation stood at Rs 20.80 per unit last month, cost of production of furnace oil-based power stood at Rs 16 per unit, gas-based power generation cost Rs 5.21 per unit and cost of hydro-power generation remained at 8 paisas per unit. Power theft and line losses were recorded at 90 million units. During the month of May, 7.30 billion units of electricity were produced at the cost of Rs 56 billions.
CPPA proposed that the approval for raising power tariff at the rate of Rs 1.12 per unit be accorded.
NEPRA is expected to hear the CPPA recommendations today (Wednesday) to give approval to the enhancement in power tariff.
