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: […]
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Electricity prices may drop by up to 72 paisa per unit
Electricity prices in Pakistan are likely to decline by up to 72 paisa per unit under the monthly fuel adjustment mechanism, offering potential relief to consumers amid high energy costs. According to official sources, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) is set to take up a petition filed by the Central Power Purchasing Agency […]
NEPRA unveils 2025 net metering rules
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) announced the Prosumer Regulations 2025, introducing a new framework for net metering consumers. The rules aim to modernize Pakistan’s energy sector and encourage solar power adoption. Separate tariffs for buying and selling electricity will streamline transactions and ensure fair pricing for producers and consumers. Under the dual-tariff system, […]
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, […]
Power Firms Seek Rs5.6bn Refund
Power companies in Pakistan are seeking an electricity bill refund of Rs5.6 billion for November usage. The Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) requested a 72 paise per unit negative fuel cost adjustment. If approved, consumers will see the refund in their January electricity bills. Nepra has scheduled a public hearing on December 31 to review […]
NEPRA slashes power tariff by Rs0.88 for December
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has announced a temporary reduction in electricity tariffs. The power rate will drop by Rs0.88 per unit for one month. This relief will appear in December electricity bills. The concession applies to all consumers of power distribution companies, including K-Electric. However, lifeline consumers and electric vehicle charging stations […]
Govt cites higher fuel cost due to furnace oil use in October
ISLAMABAD: The government on Thursday explained that furnace oil-based power plants operated at Rs33 per unit fuel cost in October, higher than Rs21 per unit from LNG-based plants, due to lower LNG allocation. Officials clarified that this decision was taken in “good faith” to ensure uninterrupted power supply, despite the availability of cheaper LNG-based options. […]
Nepra fines NGC Rs10m over safety lapses at Jhimpir grid network
ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has imposed a Rs10 million fine on the National Grid Company (NGC) after concluding that the company failed to upgrade and properly maintain its transmission network in Sindh’s Jhimpir region, despite being allowed sufficient investment under health, safety and environment (HSE) requirements. Read More: NEPRA fines power companies […]
NEPRA fines power companies Rs57.5m over electrocution deaths
ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has imposed a total fine of Rs57.5 million on three power distribution companies following fatal electrocution incidents that claimed 30 lives during the 2023–24 fiscal year. According to NEPRA, Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) was fined Rs30 million, Gujranwala Electric Power Company (GEPCO) Rs17.5 million, and Faisalabad […]
Nepra plans major cut in solar net metering rates
LAHORE — The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) is working on a significant revision of solar net metering rates, proposing to reduce the buyback rate from Rs. 23 per unit to Rs. 10, sources at the Power Division said. In a later phase, officials are considering removing the buyback mechanism entirely, meaning consumers generating […]