ISLAMABAD: Electricity prices in Pakistan could increase by Rs1.34 per unit following a fresh tariff adjustment request from power distribution companies.
The proposed increase could affect consumers across the country between December 2026 and February 2027.
Pakistan’s power distribution companies have requested an additional Rs23.326 billion in revenue through higher electricity tariffs.
The proposed adjustment covers electricity costs recorded during the July to September 2026 quarter.
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) will review the request during a public hearing on November 17.
The regulator will determine whether the proposed increase should be passed on to consumers.
Electricity Tariff Increase Could Affect Consumers Nationwide
The proposed Electricity tariff adjustment would apply to customers of distribution companies across Pakistan.
Consumers of K-Electric could also face the increase under the federal government’s uniform tariff policy.
The government follows this policy to maintain consistent quarterly tariff adjustments across different power distribution companies.
However, the proposed Rs1.34 per unit increase has not yet received regulatory approval.
NEPRA will examine the financial claims before announcing its final decision.
If approved, the adjustment could increase electricity bills during the three-month recovery period.
Power Companies Seek Rs23.326 Billion Adjustment
According to applications submitted by 11 former WAPDA distribution companies, capacity charges account for the largest requested amount.
The companies have claimed Rs38.917 billion under capacity payments, including adjustments related to net metering and net billing.
Capacity charges are payments made to power producers for maintaining electricity generation availability.
The companies have also requested Rs5.597 billion for variable operation and maintenance expenses.
Another Rs7.790 billion has been claimed for transmission and distribution losses linked to monthly fuel cost adjustments.
Additionally, Rs272 million relates to system usage charges and the Central Power Purchasing Agency Guaranteed (CPPA-G) fee.
However, a negative adjustment of Rs29.252 billion from additional electricity consumption offsets a significant portion of these costs.
The distribution companies have submitted a combined net adjustment request of Rs23.326 billion.
IESCO and FESCO Request Highest Tariff Adjustments
Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) has requested the largest positive adjustment of Rs10.535 billion.
Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO) follows with a proposed adjustment of Rs10.462 billion.
Peshawar Electric Supply Company (PESCO) has requested Rs6.978 billion.
Meanwhile, Multan Electric Power Company (MEPCO) has sought Rs3.366 billion.
Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) has requested Rs2.995 billion, while Gujranwala Electric Power Company (GEPCO) seeks Rs1.637 billion.
Hazara Electric Supply Company (HAZECO) has submitted a request for Rs521 million.
However, several distribution companies have reported negative quarterly adjustments.
These include TESCO at Rs5.875 billion, QESCO at Rs4.088 billion, and HESCO at Rs2.154 billion.
Sukkur Electric Power Company (SEPCO) has also reported a negative adjustment of Rs1.051 billion.
NEPRA to Review Electricity Charges on November 17
NEPRA will examine the submitted financial calculations during its scheduled public hearing.
The regulator noted that September 2026 fuel adjustment charges had not been officially notified when applications were submitted.
Therefore, distribution companies used CPPA-G’s requested fuel adjustment figures to calculate transmission and distribution losses.
NEPRA will review these calculations before determining the amount eligible for recovery.
The authority will also consider applying the quarterly adjustment to K-Electric customers.
The proposed increase remains subject to regulatory approval and could change after the hearing.
For now, consumers will have to wait for NEPRA’s final decision regarding the additional electricity charges.
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The final determination will establish the approved tariff adjustment and the amount recoverable from consumers.
