Senate hears of sharp bill rise from 200 to 201 units
Energy Minister Awais Leghari told the Senate the government plans to scrap additional electricity charges for six months for users above 200 units and will soon table a revised policy.
Energy Minister Awais Leghari told the Senate the government plans to abolish additional electricity charges for six months for consumers using more than 200 units a month.
He said a revised electricity policy is being prepared and is expected to be introduced soon.
Under the present tariff, bills can rise sharply when monthly use moves from 200 to 201 units.
About 20 million consumers use up to 200 units a month; many are turning to solar, Leghari said.
He put energy-sector circular debt at Rs167 billion and said the government aims to clear it within four years.