Nepra hikes national power tariff by 20pc

• Increase to ensure Rs3.8tr funding for distribution companies, boost revenue by Rs485bn
• Average national tariff to cross Rs70 per unit after including surcharges, taxes, duties, etc

ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Friday announced an increase of almost 20 per cent in the uniform national tariff to ensure about Rs3.8 trillion in funding for the 10 ex-Wapda electricity distribution companies (Discos) during the fiscal year 2024-25.

The Rs5.72 per unit increase...