Power Tariff Hike

Power tariff: Maha govt will ensure hike is not irrational, says Fadnavis

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday said the state government will ensure the proposed hike in electricity tariffs is not irrational. Fadnavis, who holds the power portfolio in the Eknath Shinde government, was speaking in the Legislative Council. "The tariff hike is proposed because of the rising cost of coal and other factors that are unavoidable. Our government will not impose any extra charge on consumers. If required, our government will intervene to ensure Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) does not increase power tariffs irrationally," he said. "There is going to be some hike in power rates because of factors such as import costs, transportation, wages etc. We will ensure the hike is linked with the increased input cost for power generation, he added. Sources said the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd has proposed 14 per cent hike in power tariff. Fadnavis said the MERC never accepts a hike proposal as it is

AIADMK to protest on July 25 against proposed power tariff hike in TN

The opposition AIADMK will conduct protest marches across Tamil Nadu on July 25 against the proposed power tariff hike in the state. The protests will be held at all district headquarters

Electricity to become costlier in Pak as govt hikes tariff by Rs 1.39/unit

Pakistani government on Friday increased the base power tariff by Pakistani Rs 1.39 per unit to fulfil the International Monetary Fund demand to stay in its programme, local media reported

Youth Congress activists protest in Mizoram over 20% hike in power tariff

Youth Congress activists protested in Aizawl over the steep hike in power tariff, demanding the resignation of state power minister R Lalzirliana.

Imran Khan govt in Pakistan to raise power tariff amid increasing IMF debt

Despite an outcry by its citizens over massive blackout recently, Imran Khan government on Friday has once again planned to raise the power tariffs amid increasing IMF debt

UP is shifting burden of tardy power cos onto most disenfranchised citizens

Many farmers believe the move is particularly cruel because the quality of rural power supply hasn't improved

Why states are changing their mind on power tariff

Move by many states after signing PPAs will dent their credibility among investors: Industry players

Unlike many states, Delhi had no power tariff hike since 2014: Source

The last tariff hike in Delhi was in July 2014