NEPRA approves power tariff hike of Rs 2.80 per unit
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- NEPRA has approved a power tariff hike of Rs 2.80 per unit.
- The increase will be reflected in September 2026 electricity bills.
- The hike applies to consumers of all ex-WAPDA distribution companies and K-Electric.
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The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has announced significant tariff adjustments, placing an additional burden on electricity consumers. The adjustments include a monthly fuel charge adjustment (FCA) and a quarterly tariff adjustment (QTA). The combined effect is a substantial increase in the per-unit price of electricity, impacting consumers of most distribution companies.
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The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has approved a power tariff increase of Rs 2.80 per unit, which will be reflected in September 2026 electricity bills.
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The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has approved a power tariff increase of Rs 2.80 per unit. This adjustment will be reflected in the electricity bills for September 2026.
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has notified an additional burden of approximately Rs 46 billion on electricity consumers. The hike is composed of a Rs 2.06 per unit increase under the fuel cost adjustment (FCA) for July, and a 52 paisa per unit quarterly tariff adjustment (QTA). The regulator stated the FCA was mainly due to expensive LNG purchases from the spot market. The QTA will be recovered from consumers over three months: September, October, and November 2026. The combined adjustments mean consumers will face a tariff increase of about Rs 3 per unit in their September bills.
In a notification issued on Friday, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) provided details of the fuel charges adjustment (FCA) for July 2026. The authority has allowed a positive FCA of Rs 2.0581 per unit.
This adjustment is due to the actual fuel cost for July being Rs 9.1511 per kWh, compared to the reference fuel charge of Rs 7.0929 per kWh. The increase will be recovered from consumers of both ex-WAPDA distribution companies (XWDISCOs) and K-Electric (KE) in their September 2026 bills.
The notification clarified that the adjustment will apply to all consumer categories except for lifeline consumers, electric vehicle charging stations (EVCSs), and consumers on specific prepaid tariffs. The charge will be shown separately on electricity bills.
Sources and updates
Nepra raises electricity costs by Rs2.58 per unit
• Fuel adjustment adds Rs2.06 per unit to Sept bills • 52 paisa per unit quarterly charge to continue through Nov; Rs45.6bn additional burden imposed on users • Some relief for lifeline consumers, EV charging stations, prepaid users ISLAMABAD: The Na
Positive FCA allowed: Nepra increases tariff by Rs2.0581/unit
ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has allowed a positive Fuel Charges Adjustment (FCA) of Rs2.0581 per unit for electricity consumed in July 2026, to be recovered from consumers of ex-WAPDA distribution companies (XW
Another price hike. It’s getting harder for families to manage their monthly budgets with these constant adjustments. This will be a significant burden for many.
It is definitely a challenge. I do think it’s a positive step that the notification specifies lifeline consumers are exempt. It’s a small but necessary protection for the most vulnerable households.
The article states the actual fuel cost was higher than the reference charge. Does NEPRA publish the detailed data explaining what caused this gap in July? Was it global prices or a change in our energy mix?
This volatility is often tied to imported fuels. Investing more in domestic renewable sources like solar and wind could help stabilize these costs in the long run and reduce the need for FCAs.
I wonder how this will affect the agricultural sector. Tube wells and other farm equipment depend on electricity. Will there be any relief for farmers to keep food production costs from rising too?