Power consumers in Pakistan may face higher electricity bills as CPPA-G proposes a fuel cost adjustment of Rs0.4781 per unit. NEPRA will hold a hearing on January 29 to review the petition. The increase could add nearly Rs4 billion to monthly costs for K-Electric and all DISCO consumers.
The adjustment follows higher actual fuel costs compared to December’s reference price. Total electricity generation reached 8,487 GWh, with 3.05 percent lost in transmission. Nuclear contributed 2,126 GWh, followed by hydel, RLNG, and coal-based sources. Wind, bagasse, solar, and imports from Iran made up smaller shares.
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RLNG-based electricity was the costliest at Rs20.5457 per unit, while nuclear was cheapest at Rs2.3009. Imported coal cost Rs14.3088 per unit, local coal Rs13.1286, and gas Rs13.803. CPPA-G’s total fuel cost for December was Rs77.706 billion, justifying the proposed increase.
NEPRA will decide whether the fuel cost adjustment passes to consumers. Officials stressed it is a temporary, one-month measure to cover higher fuel expenses. The goal is to maintain electricity supply without losses or disruption.
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Consumers are advised to prepare for a possible bill rise if NEPRA approves the petition. The regulator’s final decision will be announced after the January 29 hearing. Meanwhile, K-Electric and DISCOs are coordinating to ensure smooth billing.