Pakistan, Sept. 29 -- Power consumers may face another financial burden as authorities consider a Rs1.73 per unit increase. The proposed electricity price increase comes under the monthly fuel adjustment mechanism. NEPRA completed a hearing on the Central Power Purchasing 's request.

A meeting of the National Steering Committee for Fuel Subsidies also reviewed electricity-related matters. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar chaired the meeting. Officials discussed fuel subsidies and other issues linked to the power sector.

The CPPA submitted the monthly fuel adjustment request to NEPRA. During the hearing, the authority reviewed the request and related figures. NEPRA will examine the data further before announcing its d...