Electricity prices have increased across the country, including in Karachi, and an official notification has been issued.
According to media reports, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has raised the price of electricity by Rs 1.42 per unit as part of the monthly adjustment for February 2026. The increased charges will be reflected in consumers’ April bills.
According to government policy guidelines, the adjustment will apply to all electricity consumers, including lifeline consumers, but will not apply to electric vehicle charging stations.
Nepra had reserved its decision following the hearing on the February adjustment. It is worth noting that in the January adjustment, electricity prices had already increased by Rs. 1.63 per unit.
It is worth mentioning here that NEPRA had also introduced a major change in the basic electricity tariff structure at the start of April. Under the new formula, electricity bills will no longer depend solely on the number of units consumed.
According to the details, NEPRA has approved a fundamental revision to the tariff structure at the request of the federal government. This decision has raised concerns about a significant increase in electricity bills for consumers across the country, according to media reports.
Under the new system, fixed charges will be determined based on a consumer’s approved load rather than electricity consumption (units). This new framework will come into effect from January 2026 and will apply to all domestic consumers, except for lifeline consumers.
Previously, fixed charges were only applied to consumers using more than 300 units, ranging from Rs 200 to Rs 1,000. However, under the new policy, even consumers with lower usage will have to pay substantial fixed charges, which have been set between Rs 200 and Rs 675 per kilowatt.
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