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 […]
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Government keeps June electricity tariff unchanged amid relief measures
Pakistan’s Power Division announced that electricity tariffs will remain unchanged in June after the government introduced several policy measures to protect consumers from rising energy costs. Officials said consumers were shielded from an expected monthly fuel adjustment burden ranging between Rs5 and Rs6 per unit despite continued pressure from fuel supply and generation expenses. The […]
IMF revises gas levy formula under energy reforms
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised the calculation method for the “off-the-grid” levy imposed on gas used by captive power plants in Pakistan, marking a key adjustment under the country’s ongoing energy reform programme. Read More: IMF sets new reform targets for Pakistan According to officials, the revised framework changes the reference point for levy […]
Nepra approves 35 paisa power tariff hike
ISLAMABAD: National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Tuesday approved an increase of 35 paisa per unit in electricity tariffs under a quarterly adjustment, according to reports. Read More: Power tariff set to go up by Rs 2.06 per unit The hike relates to the October–December 2025 quarter and will be effective for three months from […]
NEPRA raises electricity tariff by 28 paisa per unit for February bills
ISLAMABA D: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has approved an increase of 28 paisa per unit in electricity prices under the December fuel price adjustment, with the revised rates set to appear in consumers’ February bills across Pakistan. Read More: Nepra to hold hearing on proposed solar net-metering cuts According to a notification issued […]
Subsidised users offset relief from power tariff cut
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s power sector is facing a fresh set of challenges as the number of subsidised electricity consumers has more than doubled in three years, effectively neutralising the impact of a 62-paisa per unit reduction in average tariff that was due from January 1. Read More: Electricity prices may drop by up to 72 paisa […]
Pakistan govt decides against raising base electricity tariff
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan government has decided not to increase the average basic electricity tariff, providing relief to consumers across the country. Read More: Nepra lowers national power tariff by 62 paise per unit The announcement was made by the Additional Secretary of Power during a review plea hearing at the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA). The […]
Nepra lowers national power tariff by 62 paise per unit
ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has reduced the national average electricity tariff by 62 paise per unit for the next six months, effective from January 1, 2026. The regulator’s notification, issued late Wednesday, sets the national average uniform tariff at Rs33.38 per kilowatt-hour, down from Rs34.00 per kWh in 2025-26. Read More: […]
NEPRA cut sought under monthly fuel adjustment
The Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) has approached the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) seeking a reduction in electricity tariffs under the monthly fuel adjustment for November. If approved, consumers may receive relief of 72 paisa per unit in their power bills. Read More: NEPRA slashes power tariff by Rs0.88 for December According to CPPA, […]
Electricity Tariff Raised for Three Months
Pakistan’s electricity tariff increased on Tuesday after Nepra approved a 33-paise rise for three months. The regulator linked the hike to inefficiencies, theft and mismanagement within the power sector. It also allowed discounted rates for industries and agriculture. The increase will apply nationwide, including K-Electric consumers. Nepra said the higher charges fall under the quarterly […]