Pakistan, Oct. 18 -- The Central Power Purchasing (CPPA) has filed an application with the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) seeking an increase of Rs2.56 per unit in electricity tariffs under the monthly fuel price adjustment for September. According to the application, the proposed increase is aimed at recovering additional fuel costs incurred during the month from electricity consumers. NEPRA will hold a public hearing on October 29 to consider the CPPA's request for additional fuel cost recovery for the September billing month.

The CPPA stated that the average fuel cost per unit of electricity was estimated at Rs7.46 for September but rose to Rs10.02 per unit. According to the application, electricity generated fro...