KARACHI: National Electric Power Regulatory Authority hiked per unit price of electricity by Rs 3.76 per unit on account of quarterly fuel adjustment.

According to notification issued by power regulator, increase will be applicable for three months this year-June, July and August. As result of latest hike in electricity prices, consumers will face higher electricity bills, with additional rates of Rs 1.90 per unit in June, Rs 0.93 per unit in July and August. Furthermore, this tariff hike will add an additional burden of Rs 46.61 billion on electricity consumers and will also be applicable to K-electric consumers.  Earlier, sources revealed that Pakistan government is expected to unveil new relief package aimed at small consumers who use up to 200 units of electricity monthly