Massive electricity relief on cards for Karachi

Karachi’s consumers may soon see massive reduction in electricity tariffs following a request by K-Electric to the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) for a fuel cost adjustment.

According to reports, the city’s power supplier has tendered a reduction request of Rs4.98 per unit for the month of December.

During a hearing, NEPRA member Maqsood Anwar remarked that K-Electric heavily relies on the National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC) for its power supply, suggesting that perhaps K-Electric should be given a generation licence.

If the request gets approved, consumers will get relief of Rs 4.94 billion.

Nepra authority will take a final decision after hearing the petition.