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7mo ago

NEPRA Sets Dec. 31 Hearing on Rs0.7182-Per-Unit Power Bill Refund

CPPA-G says November’s actual fuel cost fell below the reference charge, prompting a negative adjustment that would appear in January bills if approved.

Power Firms Seek Rs5.6bn Refund
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Overview

  • CPPA-G has filed for a Re0.7182 per unit refund through the monthly fuel cost adjustment after November’s generation costs undershot projections.
  • Media reports put the aggregate refund at roughly Rs5.6 billion, pending NEPRA’s decision at the Dec. 31 public hearing.
  • The petition covers ex-WAPDA distribution companies and references policy that applies approved FCA outcomes uniformly to K-Electric customers.
  • CPPA-G data show 8,050 GWh generated in November at an average Rs6.22 per unit, with 7,813 GWh supplied to Discos at Rs6.162 per unit versus a Rs6.8803 reference.
  • Cheaper hydropower and nuclear dominated the mix (39.16% and 25.23% respectively), helping push average costs down 26.85% from October and 14.55% year on year.