Power companies have requested a Rs1.20 per unit increase in electricity charges for August bills due to higher fuel costs. The proposed adjustment could add around Rs15.7 billion to consumers’ bills across the country. The request comes despite a major share of electricity generation coming from cheaper domestic sources. The Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) […]
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Power tariff rise as Nepra adds Rs1.98 per unit charges
Electricity consumers across Pakistan will face an additional financial burden in March after the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority approved higher fuel and tariff adjustments, increasing power rates by nearly Rs1.98 per unit. The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) issued a late-night notification on Wednesday allowing a fuel cost adjustment of Rs1.63 per unit […]
Electricity demand rises 22 percent in Pakistan
Pakistan recorded a 22 percent increase in electricity consumption in December 2025, driven by industrial and agricultural demand. NEPRA is now considering a 48 paisa per unit price hike to manage rising costs. The surge in usage pushed total electricity consumption to 2.4 billion units across the country. Industrial and agricultural sectors accounted for most […]