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CPPA-G Seeks Rs0.266 March Fuel Charge Adjustment Ahead of NEPRA Hearing

A hydropower surge with far less RLNG pushed costs down, suggesting small relief on May bills if regulators agree.

Overview

  • CPPA-G asked the power regulator to apply a Rs0.2660 per unit Fuel Charges Adjustment for March, a monthly pass‑through that matches bills to actual fuel costs.
  • NEPRA scheduled a public hearing for April 28 to review the petition and set the final charge for inclusion in May bills.
  • The proposed March charge would replace February’s Rs1.42 per unit FCA, which points to about Rs1.14 to Rs1.16 per unit relief for households and businesses if approved.
  • CPPA-G data show hydropower rose to 2,105 GWh while RLNG generation fell to 504 GWh, shifting supply toward cheaper sources and away from high‑priced gas.
  • CPPA-G calculated March’s fuel‑cost impact at Rs8.2612 per unit, down from Rs8.3743 in February, and estimated the petition implies roughly Rs2.3 billion in extra billed cost versus a zero‑change baseline.