Karnataka govt hikes power tariff, Congress calls it ‘disastrous’ amid pandemic

Karnataka government has approved an average increase in electricity tariff by 30 paise per unit. Congress leader Siddaramaiah called the decision “disastrous” amid the ongoing pandemic.

Karnataka government on Wednesday announced a hike in electricity tariff by 30 paise per unit for all electricity supply companies (ESCOMS) for the ongoing fiscal year 2021-2022. The decision of @CMofKarnataka to increase electricity tariff is disastrous for everyone.Common man to Industries, all are suffering due to pandemic and the increase will kill everyone.#BJPShockToKtaka pic.twitter.com/fzFedvLz8B The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) approved an average increase in tariff by 30 paise per unit (including demand charges and energy charges), resulting in an average increase of 3.84 per cent. The ESCOMs, however, had sought an average increase of 135 paise per unit accounting for 17.31 per cent increase.