NEPRA approves Rs1.62/unit hike in electricity tariff for January

NEPRA approves Rs1.62/unit hike in electricity tariff for January

The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) on Wednesday approved a Rs1.62 per unit increase in electricity tariff on account of monthly fuel adjustment charges across the country. The adjustment follows a petition by the Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA), which had requested an increase of Rs1.78 per unit for the month of January. According to the notification, the fuel cost adjustment (FCA) will apply to all consumer categori…

NEPRA raises power tariff by Rs1.63 per unit across Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Wednesday increased electricity prices by Rs1.63 per unit across the country, including Karachi, under the monthly fuel adjustment for January 2026. According to a notification issued by Nepra, the hike has been approved as part of the January monthly adjustment and will be recovered from consumers in their March electricity bills. The increase has been implemented in line wi…

Nepra Hikes Power Tariff By Rs1.63 Per Unit For January

A view of the Nepra building in Islamabad. — Nepra/File ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Wednesday approved a uniform increase of Rs1.6274 per unit in electricity tariffs under the monthly fuel cost adjustment, citing a variation in fuel charges for January 2026. The regulator noted that the decision would be applicable to all the consumer categories of KE and ex-Wapda Discos, except lifeline consumers, elec…

Nepra raises electricity tariff by 35 paisa per unit under quarterly adjustment

ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has approved an increase in electricity tariffs for consumers across the country under its quarterly tariff adjustment mechanism, adding further pressure on inflation-hit households. According to an official notification issued by the regulator, electricity prices have been raised by 35 paisa per unit for the October to December 2025 quarter. The revised rates will be charged to…