Pakistan, July 17 -- Power companies have requested a Rs1.20 per unit increase in electricity charges for August bills due to higher fuel costs. The proposed adjustment could add around Rs15.7 billion to consumers' bills across the country. The request comes despite a major share of electricity generation coming from cheaper domestic sources.

The Central Power Purchasing (CPPA) submitted the fuel cost adjustment request to the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra). The regulator will hold a public hearing on July 29 to review the proposal. If approved, consumers of former Wapda distribution companies and K-Electric will face additional charges.

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