Electricity consumers across Pakistan may receive relief in their monthly bills as a reduction of Rs.82 per unit has been proposed under the fuel price adjustment mechanism.
According to the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA), a request for the fuel price adjustment for May has been submitted for consideration.
The petition was filed by the Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA), which is responsible for purchasing electricity on behalf of power distribution companies.
NEPRA has scheduled a public hearing on the request for June 30, after which a final decision will be made.
Sources said that if the proposed adjustment is approved, consumers could receive relief amounting to approximately Rs12 billion in electricity bills.
The CPPA stated that the average fuel cost of electricity generation in May stood at Rs9.25 per unit.
Following the hearing, NEPRA will determine whether the proposed reduction will be passed on to consumers through future electricity bills.
On June 9, Electricity prices were reduced by Rs1.99 per unit for consumers across the country, providing relief to power users under a quarterly adjustment mechanism.
According to officials, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) approved the reduction in electricity tariffs under the quarterly adjustment for the period January to March 2026.
The official notification stated that this relief will be applicable for three months, from June to August 2026. The reduction will also apply to K-Electric consumers.
Authorities further said that the total relief to electricity consumers will amount to Rs67.17 billion, benefiting millions of users nationwide.
Safe use of electricity
It is necessary for citizens of Pakistan to use electricity carefully, as it will help the energy sector in Pakistan. After the war in the Middle East, several countries are currently facing an energy crisis. On the other hand, the Pakistani authorities urged citizens to use electricity to avoid the severe electricity crisis in the country.
Loadshedding in different parts of country
Several reports confirmed in the last few days that there is a loadshedding for extended hours in different parts of the country, including Karachi and other big cities of the country.
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