The federal government has approved an increase in electricity prices for commercial, agricultural, and large consumers.
The new rates include:
– An increase of Rs 8 per unit for commercial consumers, raising the tariff to Rs 77.15 per unit starting in July.
– An increase of Rs 6.5 per unit for the agricultural sector, resulting in a new rate of Rs 46.83 per unit.
– An increase of Rs 5.5 per unit for large consumers.
Additionally, the tariff for general services will rise by Rs 6.98 per unit, setting the new rate at Rs 61.03 per unit.
Large consumers will experience an increase of Rs 5.51 per unit, making their new rate Rs 59.96 per unit as the government has decided to maintain the existing basic electricity tariff for industrial consumers.
Power Division has informed NEPRA about the Federal Cabinet’s decision.
