The federal government is preparing to increase electricity tariffs by Rs1.20 per unit across Pakistan. This expected change will impact consumers under the monthly Fuel Charges Adjustment (FCA) formula.
The Central Power Purchasing Agency Guarantee Limited (CPPA-G) has already submitted the official power generation data to the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA). This data covers power generation trends from June 2026.
Key Drivers Behind the Price Rise
Several critical issues led to the higher fuel adjustment costs during June.
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Low Hydel Power: Hydel power sources generated significantly less electricity than expected during the month.
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Plant Outages: Forced outages at multiple thermal plants severely disrupted the national energy mix.
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Costly Fuels: The country relied heavily on highly expensive Furnace Oil and Re-gasified Liquefied Natural Gas (RLNG) to meet demands.
Consequently, these factors pushed up the overall cost of producing electricity.
Next Steps for Consumers
Before finalizing this tariff adjustment, NEPRA plans to engage with the public. The regulatory authority will hold a formal public hearing on July 29, 2026.
This vital session will determine the final financial impact on consumers of various power distribution companies (Discos) and K-Electric. Following the hearing, the regulatory body will issue its final decision regarding the billing adjustments.
