Islamabad: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has announced a significant reduction in electricity tariffs under the monthly Fuel Charge Adjustment (FCA), bringing relief to consumers across Pakistan.
According to an official notification, the national average FCA has been slashed by Rs. 2.1240 per unit, bringing the actual fuel cost down to Rs. 10.8860 per kWh from the previous reference rate of Rs. 13.0100 per kWh.
Lower Electricity Bills for Karachi and Other Cities
Karachi consumers will experience a Rs. 3 per unit reduction in electricity rates, while consumers in other parts of the country will see a Rs. 2.12 per unit decrease. NEPRA has issued separate notifications confirming that these revised rates will be reflected in March 2025 electricity bills.
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The FCA reduction for K-Electric consumers corresponds to the December 2024 adjustment, whereas for the rest of the country, the decrease is based on the January 2025 adjustment.
Who Will Benefit from the Electricity Tariff Cut?
This reduction applies to most consumer categories; however, it excludes:
- Lifeline consumers
- Protected consumers
- Electric vehicle charging stations (EVCS)
- Prepaid customers
Government’s Initiative for Affordable Electricity
Last month, the federal government reinstated fuel cost adjustment benefits for electricity consumers using up to 300 units and for agricultural tube-wells, aiming to reduce financial pressure on households and farmers. The relief program was initially discontinued in June 2015, but the government has now decided to revive it.
NEPRA’s Directive to XWDISCOs
NEPRA has instructed Ex-WAPDA Distribution Companies (XWDISCOs) to ensure that the new rates comply with court orders, ensuring transparency and proper implementation of the FCA adjustments.
