Electricity consumers in Pakistan may soon see a rise in their monthly bills, as the Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) has approached the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) with a request to increase the power tariff by Rs. 1.25 per unit. The proposed hike is part of the monthly fuel price adjustment (FPA) for April.
In its application, the CPPA stated that 10.513 billion units of electricity were generated in April, with 10.196 billion units supplied to distribution companies. The actual fuel cost stood at Rs. 8.94 per unit, which is significantly higher than the reference cost of Rs. 7.68 per unit. The agency now seeks to recover this cost difference from consumers.
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NEPRA has scheduled a public hearing on May 29 to assess the CPPA’s proposal. The final decision will be made after a detailed review of the data and cost justifications presented during the hearing.
The generation mix for April highlights Pakistan’s reliance on a blend of energy sources. Hydropower contributed 21.94%, local coal 14.51%, and imported coal 10.02%, while nuclear power accounted for 17.91%. Notably, 20.52% of electricity was generated using imported LNG, a key factor in the rising generation costs.
As the country continues to depend heavily on imported fuels, fluctuations in global prices are increasingly being passed on to end-users, raising concerns about affordability for ordinary consumers.
