The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority has increased electricity tariffs by Rs. 1.42 per unit under the monthly fuel cost adjustment (FCA) for February 2026, adding an estimated burden of Rs. 10.57 billion on consumers.
According to the notification, the increase reflects changes in fuel prices during February and will be applied to electricity bills issued in April. The adjustment covers consumers of ex-WAPDA distribution companies (Discos) as well as K-Electric, in line with the government’s policy for uniform FCA implementation nationwide.
The additional charge will apply to most consumer categories. However, lifeline consumers, electric vehicle charging stations, and prepaid users who have opted for prepaid tariffs are exempt from this increase.
The FCA will also be applicable to consumers under the Incremental Consumption Package.
Nepra stated that the adjustment will be shown as a separate line item in April electricity bills, based on units consumed in February. If bills were issued before the notification, the additional charges will be included in the next billing cycle.
The increase comes as part of the routine mechanism used to pass fluctuations in fuel costs on to consumers, reflecting ongoing volatility in energy prices.
