As protests over the high power rates spread across the nation, the Power Regulator allowed a second increase due to an adjustment in fuel costs.

Islamabad, The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority's (NEPRA) notification of a Rs7.50 rise per unit in energy bill is a another setback for consumers weary of inflation who are already paying record-high food and petrol costs.

The hearing on the petition to extend the duration of the quarterly adjustment in power pricing was completed.