National Electric Power Regulatory Authority has reserved its verdict on a proposal seeking a reduction of Rs1.93 per unit in electricity prices under quarterly adjustment charges. The hearing was conducted under the chairmanship of Nepra Chairman Waseem Mukhtar and focused on electricity tariff revisions for the January to March period. The proposed relief is expected to benefit millions of electricity consumers across Pakistan if approved by the regulatory authority after detailed review.
During the hearing, officials from the Power Division informed Nepra that significant reductions had been recorded in different components of the power sector’s operational costs. According to the officials, capacity charges declined by Rs36.837 billion during the first quarter under review, creating room for possible consumer relief through lower electricity tariffs. The reduction was presented as part of broader efforts to ease the financial burden on consumers facing rising utility expenses.
Read more : NEPRA clarifies no licence required for off-grid solar systems
Officials further explained that system charges and market operation fees also witnessed a combined reduction of Rs11.24 billion during the same period. In addition, incremental electricity units declined by Rs23.51 billion, contributing further to the proposed tariff adjustment requested before the authority. The Power Division stated that more than Rs940 million in financial relief could eventually be transferred to electricity users nationwide, including consumers receiving electricity through K-Electric.
Industrial consumers and representatives from other sectors welcomed the proposed reduction during the hearing and described it as a positive step for businesses and households. Participants argued that lower electricity costs could provide much-needed support to industries already dealing with inflation, production costs, and energy-related financial pressure. The hearing also reflected growing public demand for broader reforms in Pakistan’s power sector to improve affordability and operational efficiency.
Read more : Government Clarifies NEPRA Role in Solar Licensing Policy …
Meanwhile, the federal government has also started work on revising tariffs and subsidies for protected electricity consumers under a new regulatory framework. During the proceedings, officials revealed that the registration process for more than 25 million deserving consumers is expected to be completed by January next year. They explained that any future changes to protected consumer slabs or subsidy structures would only be implemented after the completion of this nationwide registration process.
Nepra concluded the hearing by reserving its final decision on the proposed tariff cut and stated that the ruling would be issued after a complete review of submitted figures and technical data. The outcome of the case is being closely watched because it could directly affect electricity bills for consumers across the country in coming months. The proposed reduction also highlights ongoing efforts by authorities to balance consumer relief with the financial stability of Pakistan’s power sector.