Rs0.08 per unit increase to hit electricity bills in October

NEPRA approves per unit hike for August as part of monthly fuel cost adjustment across Pakistan

The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority has approved an increase of Rs0.08 per unit in electricity prices under the monthly fuel cost adjustment for August 2025.

According to a notification issued by NEPRA on Tuesday, the adjustment will apply to consumers across Pakistan, including those served by K-Electric, in line with the government policy guidelines. The regulator stated that the additional charge will be collected in October bills.

The Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) had earlier requested a hike of Rs0.19 per unit for the same month’s adjustment.

The increase, though nominal, adds to the growing burden on consumers already facing high energy costs. The upward revision is part of the regular monthly adjustment process that reflects fluctuations in fuel prices and power generation costs.

Last month, National Electric Power Regulatory Authority had approved an increase of Rs0.19 per unit in the electricity tariff under the monthly fuel cost adjustment mechanism. The hike applied to all electricity distribution companies, including K-Electric, but will exclude lifeline consumers, prepaid users, and electric vehicle charging stations.

According to a notification issued by NEPRA, the hike falls under the August Fuel Cost Adjustment (FCA) mechanism and will be reflected in electricity bills for October.

NEPRA held a public hearing at its headquarters, chaired by the authority’s chairman, where representatives of the Central Power Purchasing Agency, business community members, Ministry of Energy officials, journalists, and members of the public were present.

The CPPA-G had requested an increase of 19 paisas per unit. NEPRA stated that it carefully heard the views of all stakeholders during the hearing. The authority will release a detailed decision after further scrutiny of the submitted data.