Electricity Bills
The federal government has announced its decision to refund additional charges collected from electricity consumers, potentially lowering the per-unit cost by 30 paisas for one month. This move is expected to offer some relief to consumers burdened by high electricity bills.
The Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) has submitted an application for the February monthly fuel price adjustment, which will be reviewed by the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) in a hearing scheduled for tomorrow.
The final approval from NEPRA will determine whether electricity consumers will benefit from the proposed reduction in per-unit costs.
According to official data, a total of 6.495 billion units of electricity were generated in February, while 6.666 billion units were supplied to electricity distribution companies.
The actual per-unit cost of electricity for the month was calculated at Rs. 8.22. However, the reference cost initially set for February stood at Rs. 8.52 per unit, highlighting a potential overcharge in billing.
In terms of energy sources, February’s electricity generation relied on multiple inputs. Hydropower contributed the highest share, accounting for 27.12 percent of the total electricity produced.
Local coal-fired power plants generated 15.02 percent of the total energy output, while imported coal contributed a smaller share of 1.56 percent.
Natural gas-based power generation accounted for 10.32 percent, while liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports contributed 14.11 percent. Meanwhile, nuclear energy played a significant role, providing 26.59 percent of the total electricity supply.
This refund initiative by the government is aimed at addressing consumer concerns regarding high electricity bills and ensuring fair pricing.
However, the final implementation of the refund depends on NEPRA’s decision following its evaluation of CPPA’s application. If approved, the refund will bring financial relief to electricity consumers, albeit for a limited duration of one month.
