Top Story March 17, 2021 ISLAMABAD: In another development, the government is all set to increase power tariff by Rs3.4-3.9 per unit under the head of FCA (Fuel Charges Adjustment) for the consumers utilising 300 units a month and private agriculture consumers. The Power Division (PD) to this effect has sent a summary to ECC that meets today (Wednesday), seeking approval of passing the net increase of Rs3.4-3.9 per unit in electricity tariff with impact of Rs17 billion under the head of FCA for the period starting from November 2019 to June 2020 arguing it is necessary for making IMF programme operational. “The financial burden amounting to Rs17 billion would be recovered from the consumers in the months of March and April 2021,” a senior official privy to the development told The News. “This increase will be in addition to FCA of January 2021 and recent increase of Rs1.95 per unit in base tariff.”