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Electricity tariff raised: KERC orders 35 paise hike per unit across all ESCOMS

04:28 PM Apr 04, 2022 | Team Udayavani |

Bengaluru: Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) on Monday ordered an increase of an average 35 paise per unit in electricity tariff.

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In his order, KERC acting chairman H.M.Manjunatha said the price hike will be applicable to all ESCOMS operating in the state.

Earlier, the 5 electricity supply companies had submitted a proposal to KERC asking for an average tariff increase of Rs 1.85 per unit of electricity consumed.

The new tariff will be applicable from April 1, the order said.

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