Tag: Consumer Impact
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Govt expected to increase petrol price by Rs3.5 for first half of March
In a possible move that could impact consumers, the government is considering a hike in petrol prices by Rs3.5 per litre for the initial half of March 2024.
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Nepra approves Rs7.056 per unit hike for power consumers
In a setback for the already burdened public grappling with inflation, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has greenlit a fuel cost adjustment, paving the way for a Rs7.0562 per unit increase in tariffs for March 2024.
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Yearly basis: Weekly inflation stays above 34%
In the week concluding on February 15, 2024, the Weekly Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) for the Combined Group exhibited a slight decrease of 0.78 per cent week-over-week (WoW).
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OGRA approves massive gas tariff hike for SNGPL, SSGC consumers
In a move to address the fiscal challenges faced by Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) and Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGC), the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has granted approval for a noteworthy increase in gas tariffs.`
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Cost of living rises in Pakistan: Weekly inflation jumps by 0.81%
In a recent report by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), the Weekly Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) for the Combined Group witnessed a marginal increase of 0.81 per cent Week on Week (WoW), concluding on January 04, 2024.
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Supply-demand gap worsens: Lahore grapples with gas scarcity during key hours
The metropolitan areas of Punjab, including Lahore, are grappling with a shortage of gas following a decline in temperatures, as confirmed by sources within the Sui Northern Gas Company.
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Weekly inflation in Pakistan remains above 40% for sixth consecutive week
In the week concluding on December 21, weekly inflation exhibited a marginal easing but peRsisted above 40 per cent for the sixth consecutive week.
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Nepra allows passing Rs3.53 per unit burden on power consumers
National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has provisionally approved distribution companies (Discos) to recover Rs32.7 billion at Rs3.53 per unit from consumers for October 2023.
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OGRA notifies major gas price hike for November
The caretaker government’s decision to implement a gas price increase of over 172 per cent for non-protected domestic consumers has left many shocked and outraged.
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NEPRA approves Rs5.40 per unit power tariff increase for quarterly adjustment
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has given its approval for a quarterly adjustment, resulting in an increase of Rs5.40 per unit in the power tariff.