ISLAMABAD The News reported on Wednesday that ex-Wapda distribution companies (XWDiscos) have recommended a refund of Re0.7057 per unit to clients in their November 2024 bills following higher charges issued in the previous month. This is a welcome change for consumers who are struggling with high power bills.
On behalf of these businesses, the Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) has petitioned the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) to complete the September monthly fuel price adjustment (FCA).
This comes after five independent power providers (IPPs) canceled their contracts, prompting the current administration to target a power tariff drop of Rs8–10 per unit.
As the government anticipates saving Rs411 billion for the national coffers, Awais Leghari, the minister of energy (power division).
