Electricity Consumers May Face Rs1.73 Per Unit Increase
ISLAMABAD: Electricity consumers in Pakistan may see an additional Rs1.73 per unit in their bills under the proposed August Fuel Charges Adjustment.
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has completed its hearing on a petition submitted by the Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) seeking the adjustment. NEPRA has reserved its decision and will announce the final determination after reviewing the financial details presented during the proceedings.
The proposed increase is close to the Rs1.7267 per unit adjustment requested by CPPA.
Rs29.5 Billion Additional Impact
If approved, the adjustment could place an estimated financial burden of around Rs29.5 billion on electricity consumers, including those in areas served by K-Electric.
During the hearing, CPPA officials said approximately Rs20.7142 billion of the requested amount relates directly to payments made to Independent Power Producers (IPPs).
Electricity Generation in August
According to data presented to NEPRA, Pakistan generated 14.464 billion units of electricity in August, with the average generation cost standing at Rs8.82 per unit.
Hydropower remained the largest source, contributing 37.84% of total generation. Imported coal accounted for 15.59%, local coal 10.86%, LNG 8.48% and local gas 7.04%.
Among the major generation sources, LNG-based electricity was the most expensive, with its generation cost reaching Rs45.92 per unit.
Various Adjustment Claims Presented
CPPA also submitted several claims as part of the proposed adjustment. These included Rs1.3246 billion for Chashma Nuclear Power Plant C2, Rs528.1 million for Tavanir Iran and Rs183.8 million for Punjab Thermal Power Private.
A further Rs159 million was claimed for Thar Coal Block I Power Generation Company.
Other claims included adjustments related to Nishat Power Limited, Engro Powergen Thar, Narowal Energy Limited and Lucky Electric Power Company.
The petition also included a provisional adjustment of Rs10.6168 billion covering July and August for RLNG-based power plants.
Previous Adjustments Also Revised
CPPA’s petition included reductions in some previously calculated adjustments, including Rs10.7432 billion for July 2026 and Rs2.2274 billion for June 2026.
Port Qasim Electric Power Company also reported a reduction of Rs113.5 million, while Net Saving Amount adjustments for Uch Power were reduced by Rs86.1 million.
The final impact on electricity bills will depend on NEPRA’s detailed decision on the proposed fuel charges adjustment.
