Awais Leghari admits fixed electricity charges have doubled
Key takeaways
- Add ARY News on Google AAResize ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Energy, Awais Leghari, has acknowledged that fixed charges in electricity bills have indeed doubled.
- Speaking on ARY News program “Khabar”, Awais Leghari stated that previously fixed charges were calculated at 3 to 4 percent of the bill, whereas they are now calculated at 10 percent.
- Responding to questions from anchor Muhammad Malick, the Federal Minister said that the fixed cost in electricity bills remains the same throughout the year.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Energy, Awais Leghari, has acknowledged that fixed charges in electricity bills have indeed doubled.
Speaking on ARY News program “Khabar”, Awais Leghari stated that previously fixed charges were calculated at 3 to 4 percent of the bill, whereas they are now calculated at 10 percent.
Responding to questions from anchor Muhammad Malick, the Federal Minister said that the fixed cost in electricity bills remains the same throughout the year. In months with higher electricity consumption, the fixed cost appears lower as a percentage. He explained that earlier, fixed charges were around 3 to 4 percent of the bill, but currently they stand at around 10 percent.