CPPA Seeks Rs 2.94 Per Unit Increase In Tariff For March
Umer Jamshaid Published April 23, 2024 | 04:20 PM
ISLAMABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 23rd Apr, 2024) The Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA-G) has sought Rs 2.94 per unit increase in power tariff for March under monthly fuel cost adjustment (FCA) mechanism.
In a petition submitted to National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) on behalf of XWAPDA power distribution companies (DISCOs), the CPPA-G maintained the actual cost of electricity remained Rs 9.38 per unit against reference fuel charges of Rs 6.
44 per unit for the month of March.
A total of 8,023 GWh electricity worth Rs 66,680 million was generated during the said period while net 7,756 GWh worth Rs 72,764 million was delivered to DISCOs.
The share of hydel generation stood at 27.63 per cent, coal 10.74 per cent, furnace oil zero per cent, gas 9.91 per cent, RLNG 20.67 per cent, nuclear 25.79 per cent, wind 2.25 per cent and solar 1.37 per cent.
The power regulator will hold public hearing on April 26.
\395
Related Topics
Recent Stories
Pakistan marks World Press Freedom Day
High-level Saudi business delegation due on May 5
Stocks heat up as US labour market cools
President approves Tax Laws (Amendment) Bill 2024
Implementation of merit, justice to oppressed segments top priorities: CPO
Overseas Kashmir community delegation calls on AJK President, discusses latest s ..
Govt believes in freedom of press: Amir Muqam
Labour urges UK election after Tory losses
Health authorities asked for action against alleged illegal tenders at Services ..
Spain scraps national bullfighting prize sparking debate
Lahore High Court (LHC) Chief Justice Malik Shahzad Ahmad Khan visits Rawalpindi ..
ATC extends interim bail of PTI founder in 3 cases
More Stories From Pakistan
-
RIUJ, NPC jointly organizes seminar on freedom of expression
2 hours ago -
LG&CD deptt appoints Dr Abdullah as Focal Person Media
2 hours ago -
PPP nominates Kundi, Saleem as governors KPK, Punjab respectively
2 hours ago -
Court awards 15-year imprisonment to accused in a rape case
3 hours ago -
PM visits residence of Saira Afzal Tarar, offers condolences over her father's death
3 hours ago -
Police bust gambling gang in Pindigheb area
3 hours ago
-
AJK PM approves Social Protection Ordinance
3 hours ago -
AJK President lauds overseas community for highlighting Kashmir issue
3 hours ago -
BUJ protests murder of KPC President Siddique Mengal
3 hours ago -
AJK PM chairs cabinet meeting
3 hours ago -
Randhawa for completing ongoing projects
4 hours ago -
Bilawal expresses sorrow over bus accident in Diamer
4 hours ago