Electricity price hike for commercial, industrial, AJK users

ISLAMABAD: The price of electricity for commercial, industrial and Azad Jammu and Kashmir has been raised. The price hike will be applicable immediately

According to the Water and Power Ministry, per unit cost for commercial peak hours have been raised from Rs14.70 to Rs18 per unit.

For usage of up to 20 kilowatts during peak hours, per unit cost has been increased to Rs16. According to the Water and Power Ministry, industries using up to 40 kilowatts will now be charged Rs15 per unit. Per unit cost for industrial consumers in the evening has been raised to Rs18. The off peak per unit cost for industries has been raised from Rs8 to Rs13. For industries receiving 500 KV, the price has been raised to Rs14 per unit.

Meanwhile, per unit cost for Azad Jammu and Kashmir has been raised to Rs12.22 per unit.