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

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

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.