ISLAMABAD: Amid a 3.3 per cent decline in electricity consumption in February over the last year, the public sector power distribution companies (Discos) have sought only 30 paise per unit negative fuel price adjustment (FCA) despite 84pc supplies coming from cheaper domestic sources.

If approved, the ex-Wapda Distribution Companies (Disco) would have to refund about Rs2 billion to consumers in April.

The decline in fuel cost is mainly because of substantially higher costs allowed by the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) through a 20pc increase in base tariff effective July 1, 2024. About 84pc of the total power supply during February came from........

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