ISLAMABAD: Electricity consumers across the country may face a rise of 26 paisa per unit in power tariffs under the monthly fuel cost adjustment for March. The Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) has submitted a formal request to National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) seeking approval for the proposed increase.
Nepra is scheduled to take up the petition for hearing on April 28.
According to data submitted by CPPA, a total of 8.939 billion units of electricity were generated during March, of which 8.644 billion units were dispatched to distribution companies (DISCOs). The reference fuel cost for the month stood at Rs7.99 per unit.
The generation mix highlights a diverse energy portfolio. Hydropower contributed 23.55% to the total generation, followed by nuclear energy at 21.95%. Local coal accounted for 16.76%, while imported coal contributed 13.80%. Electricity generated from local gas stood at 11.34%, and imported LNG made up 5.64% of the overall mix.
Renewable energy sources also played a role, with wind contributing 3.46% and solar energy accounting for 1.18% of total power generation. Furnace oil remained a minor contributor at 1.02%.
Officials noted that if approved, the tariff increase would be applicable to all consumers, including those served by K-Electric.
Story by Zaigham Naqvi
