Kerala Govt Revises Power Tariff After 3 Years, Hikes By 6.6%

The Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission has announced a power tariff hike of 6.6% across the state, on June 25. This is the first power tariff hike in three years. The Commission confirmed that the revised tariff will not apply to the weaker sections, agricultural consumers, small scale industries and small farmers. State Electricity Minister K Krishnankutty said, the power tariff has been hiked without incurring huge liabilities to people.