Electricity consumers across Pakistan, including Karachi, may face higher bills in August as NEPRA considers a fresh tariff increase.
The Central Power Purchasing Agency has asked the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority to approve a Rs1.20 per unit increase.
The proposed adjustment falls under the Fuel Cost Adjustment for electricity consumed during June.
NEPRA is hearing the petition and will announce its decision after reviewing the agency’s request.
According to the CPPA submission, hydropower generated 39 percent of Pakistan’s total electricity in June.
Meanwhile, local coal contributed 10.11 percent, while imported coal accounted for 12.65 percent of overall generation.
Imported gas contributed 11.02 percent, whereas nuclear power supplied 13.40 percent of the electricity generated during the month.
Despite the diversified generation mix, rising fuel and production costs have prompted the CPPA to seek additional charges from consumers.
If NEPRA approves the request, electricity companies will include the adjustment in August bills across the country.
The increase would also affect customers of K-Electric, further increasing financial pressure on households and businesses.
Consumers already face higher petrol and diesel prices alongside persistent inflation and rising commodity costs.
Therefore, another electricity tariff adjustment could further strain household budgets and increase operating expenses for businesses.
Moreover, analysts say the proposed hike highlights the continuing challenge of balancing electricity generation costs with consumer affordability.
Pakistan’s power sector remains exposed to global energy price fluctuations because it continues to rely significantly on imported fuels.
Consequently, changes in international fuel prices can directly affect domestic electricity costs through the monthly adjustment mechanism.
The regulator’s decision will determine whether consumers face additional electricity charges in their August bills.
