ISLAMABAD: In yet another blow to electricity consumers, the Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) on Monday sought more than 100pc (Rs5.62 per unit) increase in fuel charges to mop up about Rs42 billion for ex-Wapda Distribution Companies (Discos) through February consumer bills and make up for subdued consumption of the most expensive electricity. This is apparently the highest-ever increase in…
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ISLAMABAD: The Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) has sought a massive Rs4.66 per unit fuel cost adjustment (FCA) for an increase in ex-Wapda distribution companies (Discos) to generate additional amount in January 2024. The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) will hold a public hearing today (Wednesday 7 December 2023) on the CPPA-G’s request. In a petition, the CPPA acting…
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ISLAMABAD: Despite a record 83 per cent power generation from cheaper domestic fuels, the Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) on Tuesday sought a massive Rs4.66 per unit additional fuel cost adjustment (FCA) for ex-Wapda distribution companies (Discos) — almost 100pc higher than target — to generate another Rs34 billion in January 2024. This increase in FCA is on top of…
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ISLAMABAD: The Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) on Monday sought a massive Rs3.55 per unit as fuel cost adjustment (FCA) for ex-Wapda distribution companies (Discos) to raise another Rs33bn from consumers in December, despite a healthy 76 per cent electricity generation from cheaper domestic fuels. This comes on top of about 26pc increase in the annual base tariff and around…
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KARACHI: Sindh Commerce Minister Muhammad Younus Dagha has said the Karachiites pay at least Rs3 to Rs5 per unit extra to K-Electric on account of fuel cost adjustment (FCA) every month as compared to other distribution companies (Discos) because of KE’s obsolete power generation plants which need to be unbundled. “The electricity supply system stands completely unbundled across Pakistan where…
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