Govt Reduces Electricity Prices Across Pakistan

The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has announced a reduction in electricity prices for consumers across the country under the monthly Fuel Charge Adjustment (FCA).

According to the official notification, the national average Fuel Charge Adjustment (FCA) has been reduced by Rs. 2.1240 per unit, bringing the actual fuel cost to Rs. 10.8860 per kWh from the earlier reference rate of Rs. 13.0100 per kWh.

Electricity rates for Karachi consumers have been reduced by Rs. 3 per unit, while rates for consumers in other parts of the country have been lowered by Rs. 2.12 per unit, as stated in the notification. NEPRA issued separate notifications for the adjustments, confirming that consumers will receive the relief in their March electricity bills.

The reduction for K-Electric consumers is based on the December 2024 monthly adjustment, while the decrease for other consumers nationwide is applied under the January 2025 adjustment.

This FCA reduction applies to most categories, except for lifeline consumers, protected consumers, electric vehicle charging stations (EVCS), and prepaid customers.

Last month, the federal government announced the reinstatement of fuel cost adjustment benefits for electricity consumers using up to 300 units and agricultural tube-wells, aiming to ease the financial burden on households and farmers. The benefit of reduced fuel adjustment charges was initially discontinued for consumers using up to 300 units in June 2015, according to a spokesperson for the Power Division.

NEPRA has directed Ex-WAPDA Distribution Companies (XWDISCOs) to ensure compliance with court orders while implementing the new rates.

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