Pakistan

NEPRA proposes fixed charges of up to Rs1,000 for domestic consumers

Proposal sent to govt for approval, charges to be effective from July 1

News Desk June 21, 2024

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The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has proposed implementing fixed charges of up to Rs1,000 for domestic electricity consumers, starting from July 1.

According to sources, these proposals have been sent to the federal government, which will make the final decision.

The proposed fixed charges are part of an average base tariff of Rs5.72 per unit.

The fixed charges are structured to vary based on electricity consumption levels. Consumers using between 301 to 400 units per month will incur fixed charges of Rs200. Those consuming 401 to 500 units per month will face charges of Rs400.

For usage between 501 to 600 units, the fixed charges will be Rs600, while those using between 601 to 700 units will be charged Rs800 and consumers using above 700 units per month will have fixed charges of Rs1,000.

These proposed fixed charges are to be included in the basic electricity tariff that were previously not part of tariff structure for domestic customers.

COMMENTS (8)

saif | 5 months ago | Reply nepra ka idara aaam awam ky favour main nahi ha is ne kabhi awami faisly nahi kiye na un ky haqooq ki bat ki sirf aur sirf.sarmyadaar ko hi faida ponchya ha

Iftikhar Ur Rehman | 5 months ago | Reply Another way of squeezing the last drop of blood from the poor consumers. This is nothing but ways means of loot plunder.

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Ayesha Sadozai | 5 months ago | Reply This cruel and inhuman regime is imposing more and more financial burdens on the Pakistani masses who can no longer bear anymore. Unless all new taxes surcharges duties price increases etc on all goods and utilities are immediately withdrawn there will soon be chaos. Very disturbing situation is developing.

FAREED M HOSAIN | 5 months ago | Reply The incompetence pf the power companies and Govt to control electricity costs is mind numbing. Petrol price varies but electricity only goes up.

Firdous sadiq | 5 months ago | Reply Jagga Tax. Only the lower class and middle class will suffer.

Waheed ud din | 5 months ago | Reply Good decision to increase DESCOs income. However tolerance for theft should be zero. Also lower rates for single phase domestuc consumers should be at par with three phase consumers.

Irfanahmedkhan | 5 months ago | Reply

Saeed Ahmed | 5 months ago | Reply Adding fixed charges to electricity bills doesn t make any sense. It is prudent to stop giving free units to nothing doing elite class with immediate effect.

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