LAHORE – Electricity bills would increase further for general public as fixed charges have been added to bills with effect from July 1, 2024, local media reported.

The approval for the fixed charges has been granted by the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) as the move aims at increasing the revenue generation of electricity distribution companies.

Reports said the fixed charges would not be collected from the consumers using up to 200 units per month, while those consuming 301-400 units will pay R200 in wake of fixed charges.

Those consuming 401-500 units per month will pay Rs400 while those fall in 501-600 bracket will pay Rs600 in wake of fixed charges.

Similarly, the distribution companies would collect Rs800 from those consuming 601-700 units per month while there will be Rs1,000 fixed charges on consumption of electricity units above Rs700.

The consumers will pay the fixed charges in electricity bills for the month of July.