ISLAMABAD: The national average electricity tariff has been reduced from Rs45.05 to Rs37.64 per unit following an announcement by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on April 3. The decision, approved by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), lowers tariff differentials and provides relief to consumers across various categories.
The reduction in electricity rates ranges from Rs6.14 to Rs8.58 per unit, leading to a significant decrease in power costs for households, businesses, and industries.
Revised Electricity Rates:
1. Lifeline Consumers:
- Up to 50 Units: No change, remains at Rs4.78 per unit.
- 51 to 100 Units: No change, remains at Rs9.37 per unit.
2. Protected Consumers:
- 1 to 100 Units: Reduced by Rs6.14 to Rs8.52 per unit (previously Rs14.67).
- 101 to 200 Units: Reduced by Rs6.14 to Rs11.51 per unit (previously Rs17.65).
3. Non-Protected Consumers:
- Up to 300 Units: Reduced by Rs7.24 to Rs34.03 per unit (previously Rs41.26).
- Above 300 Units: Reduced by Rs7.24 to Rs48.46 per unit (previously Rs55.70).
4. Domestic Consumers:
- Reduced by Rs6.71 to Rs31.63 per unit (previously Rs38.34).
5. Commercial Consumers:
- Reduced by Rs8.58 to Rs62.47 per unit (previously Rs71.06).
6. General Services Category:
- Reduced by Rs7.18 to Rs49.48 per unit (previously Rs56.66).
7. Industrial Consumers:
- Reduced by Rs7.69 to Rs40.51 per unit (previously Rs48.19).
8. Bulk Consumers:
- Reduced by Rs7.18 to Rs47.87 per unit (previously Rs55.05).
9. Agricultural Consumers:
- Reduced by Rs7.18 to Rs34.58 per unit (previously Rs41.76).
Additionally, electricity prices in Azad Kashmir and other regions have been lowered by Rs6.99, bringing the new rate to Rs32.69 per unit (previously Rs39.68).
With this revision, the overall national average tariff has now decreased by Rs7.41, bringing relief to millions of consumers across the country.
