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Power consumers set for Rs64b relief

Our Correspondent May 07, 2026 Less than a minute read

To cover losses, successive governments have increased electricity prices and imposed a Rs3.23 per unit surcharge to service debts taken for power distribution companies, pushing energy prices to the highest levels in the region. Photo: file

ISLAMABAD:

Power consumers across Pakistan, including those served by K-Electric, are likely to receive a major relief of Rs63.94 billion under the quarterly tariff adjustment mechanism.

Power distribution companies (DISCOs) have submitted a petition to the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra), seeking a tariff adjustment for the first quarter of the calendar year 2026 (January to March).

Nepra has scheduled a hearing for May 19, after which a final decision regarding the relief will be made. The petition outlines several components contributing to the proposed reduction. A major decrease of Rs36.837 billion has been recorded under capacity charges for the JanuaryMarch period.

DISCOs have requested a reduction of Rs11.24 billion under system usage charges and market operator fees and a reduction of Rs23.51 billion on account of incremental units, which has also contributed to the overall relief amount.

Officials said the cumulative impact of these adjustments could translate into a substantial financial benefit for electricity consumers nationwide. However, the actual relief to consumers will depend on Nepra's determination following the scheduled public hearing.