The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) is all set approve increase in power tariff by the end of next week. Electricity supply companies had sent their proposals for a tariff hike.

According sources, Bescom has proposed to the KERC to increase both domestic and commercial power tariffs by Rs 1.50 per unit. KERC chairman M K Shankarlinge Gowda has said that decision will be taken by next week.