Electricity Consumers May Get Rs. 1.691 per Unit Refund in September Bills
State-run power distribution companies (Discos) have proposed a refund of Rs. 1.691 per unit for electricity consumers in September, citing lower fuel charges in July 2025.
The proposal, submitted to the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) by the Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA), will be reviewed in a public hearing on August 28 to ensure it aligns with economic merit principles.
In July, Pakistan generated 14,123 GWh of electricity at an average cost of Rs. 7.781 per unit, totaling Rs. 109.89 billion. After accounting for transmission losses, 13,666 GWh were delivered to Discos at Rs. 8.1848 per unit, including Rs. 0.275 per unit from prior-period consumer recovery.
Hydropower led the generation mix with 40.1% of total output, followed by RLNG (17.26%) and local coal (10.64%). Nuclear energy contributed 1,405 GWh at Rs. 2.42 per unit. Wind and solar added 592 GWh and 105 GWh respectively, while no power was generated from diesel or bagasse.
The Energy Ministry, with Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) approval, has instructed Nepra to apply a uniform Fuel Charges Adjustment (FCA) policy nationwide, including K-Electric, ensuring fair and consistent billing. The policy has been in effect since June 2025 and is reflected in August bills onward.
