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West Asia crisis: Assam to hike power tariffs by up to 5 paise per unit for three months

West Asia crisis: Assam to hike power tariffs by up to 5 paise per unit for three months

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    Guwahati: Electricity tariffs in Assam will be increased by up to 5 paise per unit to offset the impact of rising fuel prices due to the West Asia crisis, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Tuesday. He, however, said this would be a temporary measure, and the increased tariff will be rolled…

    — Deccan Herald

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    APDCL will recover around Rs 156 crore in accumulated fuel and power purchase costs through a staggered surcharge from November 2026 to March 2027

    — The Assam Tribune

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Guwahati: Electricity tariffs in Assam will be increased by up to 5 paise per unit to offset the impact of rising fuel prices due to the West Asia crisis, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Tuesday. He, however, said this would be a temporary measure, and the increased tariff will be rolled…

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West Asia crisis: Assam to hike power tariffs by up to 5 paise per unit for three months

Guwahati: Electricity tariffs in Assam will be increased by up to 5 paise per unit to offset the impact of rising fuel prices due to the West Asia crisis, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Tuesday. He, however, said this would be a temporary measure, and the increased tariff will be rolled…

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