Pakistan: Govt increases power tariff by Rs 5.89 per unit

The government on Monday announced to increase electricity price by Rs 5.89 per unit for domestic consumers effective from October 1. Domestic consumers using more than 200 units would be exempted from the increase however, those consuming up to 300 units would pay Rs 3, 022 along with 10 paisa per unit as Nelum Jhelum surcharge, 1.5 % as tarrif, Rs 35 as TV fee and 17% as GST. Rs 5, 551 would be charged on consumption of 400 units while Rs 7, 457 would be charged on consumption of 500 units. The tariff for consumption of 600 units would be Rs 9, 364 and Rs 11, 270 for 700 units. Meanwhile, a bill of Rs 13, 413 would be charged on consumption of 800 units, Rs 15, 556 on 900 units and Rs 17, 699 on consumption of 1000 units. Moreover, the consumers would separately pay the fuel adjustment charges imposed by NEPRA.