Electricity consumers across Pakistan may face another increase in power tariffs after the Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) requested the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) to approve a fuel cost adjustment of Rs. 1.20 per unit for June 2026.
If approved, the increase will impose an additional financial burden of more than Rs. 18 billion on consumers for one month.
The proposed adjustment has been sought under the monthly Fuel Charges Adjustment (FCA) mechanism, through which electricity tariffs are revised to reflect changes in the cost of fuel used for power generation.
NEPRA is scheduled to hear the CPPA’s petition on July 29 before issuing its decision.
Subject to regulatory approval, the additional charge will apply to electricity consumers across the country in accordance with NEPRA’s applicable FCA rules and notified consumer categories.
The proposed increase comes despite Pakistan’s average fuel cost for electricity generation declining 1 percent month on month in June to Rs. 9.0 per unit, according to NEPRA data, underscoring the impact of the fuel mix and cost recovery mechanism on monthly consumer tariffs.
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