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Aug
The BJP-led government and the power department are gearing up to hike electricity prices amid rising prices of essential commodities. Increased electricity prices have been implemented since July. The duty was temporarily increased by Rs 1.29 per unit, but now the new duty has been cleverly combined with the permanent duty. Consumers will have to pay the increased rate on their August electricity bills. Fuel and Power Purchase Price Adjustment (FPP) has been provisionally fixed at Rs 1.29 per unit of electricity for three months in view of the increase in fuel prices. The fee was withdrawn three months later,…