Bescom seeks Rs 1.58 per unit hike in power tariff
On top of the skyrocketing food and vegetable costs in the pandemic times, the Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (Bescom) is seeking to hike power bills by Rs 1.58 per unit in 2022.
In its proposal to the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC), Bescom has cited mounting losses to seek the hike in the monthly power tariff.
Sources in the Energy Department confirmed to DH that Bescom and other Escoms in the state have filed a petition for the hike in 2022.
The KERC is expected to hold hearings in various parts of the state based on the petition and pronounce the final tariff order by April or May. Last year, Bescom sought a hike of Rs 1.35 per unit, while KERC approved only 30 paise.
