ISLAMABAD, JUL 26 (DNA): The Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA-G) has sought Rs 2.63 per unit increase in power tariff for June 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 9.77 per unit against reference fuel charges of Rs 7.14 per unit for the month of June.
A total of 13,459 GWh electricity worth Rs 119,704 million was generated during the said period while net 13,071 GWh worth Rs 127,712 million was delivered to DISCOs.
The share of hydel generation stood at 35.19 per cent, local coal 11 per cent, imported coal 4.74 per cent, furnace oil zero per cent, gas 8.66 per cent, RLNG 18.10 per cent, nuclear 14.85 per cent, wind 3.83 per cent and solar 0.87 per cent.
The power regulator will hold public hearing on July 31.
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