2023 proved to be the most difficult year for electricity and gas consumers
The year 2023 proved to be the most difficult year for electricity and gas consumers, with the increase in electricity and gas prices burdening consumers across the country by more than 2400 billion rupees.
Citizens were saddled with heavy electricity and gas bills throughout the year, with basic electricity rates hiked by Rs 10 to 73 paisa per unit.
On the terms of the IMF, the export package of 65 billion rupees was terminated, a permanent surcharge of 3 rupees 23 paise per unit was imposed on electricity consumers.
Rising electricity prices through monthly and quarterly adjustments through 2023 continue to create more challenges.
The maximum basic tariff per unit of electricity has also exceeded Rs 60 including sales tax.
In the year 2023, the increase in gas prices took away the deficit, even after electricity.
Cegas tariff has been increased to 112% from January 1, 2023 and to nearly 200% from November 1, 2023.
Despite the continuous increase in the prices of electricity and gas, the revolving debt of these two sectors went above five thousand rupees.
During the year 2023, subsidies of Rs 12 13 paise for the export sector and Rs 3 60 paise for the Kisan package were also withdrawn.
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