Electricity Tariffs Reduced by Rs. 1.23 Per Unit for February, Says NEPRA

Relief for Consumers as NEPRA Approves Tariff Cut

Electricity consumers across Pakistan are set to receive relief as the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has approved a reduction of Rs. 1.23 per unit in electricity tariffs.

The reduction applies to February electricity bills, following the monthly fuel adjustment for December. However, the tariff cut does not extend to lifeline electricity users or electric vehicle charging stations.

K-Electric Customers Included in the Tariff Adjustment

Consumers in Karachi, under K-Electric (KE), will also benefit from the Rs. 1.23 per unit reduction, which applies under the fuel adjustment for November. This adjustment is expected to bring relief amid rising electricity costs and economic challenges.

NEPRA has issued a notification confirming the changes, ensuring that eligible consumers across Pakistan will see revised rates in their upcoming bills.

Power Companies Push for Rs. 52 Billion Tariff Reduction

The approval follows a petition filed by power companies, seeking a Rs. 52.12 billion reduction as part of the second quarterly adjustment for the fiscal year. The petition highlighted:

📌 Rs. 50.66 billion reduction in capacity charges
📌 Rs. 2.66 billion in transmission and distribution loss adjustments
📌 Rs. 2.69 billion reduction in operational and maintenance costs

The regulatory authority’s decision aims to balance consumer relief and economic sustainability.

PM Shehbaz’s Vision for Lower Electricity Costs

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed his commitment to reducing electricity tariffs while chairing a sector review meeting in Islamabad on February 7. He emphasized:

🔹 New agreements with IPPs to lower costs
🔹 Crackdowns on power theft to prevent financial losses
🔹 A restructuring of power distribution companies with private sector leadership

The government’s goal is to ensure affordable, uninterrupted electricity supply for consumers across Pakistan, while tackling inefficiencies in the power sector.