NEPRA Cuts Base Tariff by Rs1.49 per Unit
- The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority reduced the base power tariff by Rs1.49 per unit to Rs34.01 for the fiscal year 2025-26, a 4.2% decrease from the previous rate of Rs35.50 per unit.
- Nepra's decision was influenced by lower capacity payments from agreements with Independent Power Producers and is pending approval by the federal government.
- K-Electric's tariff has also been cut by Rs2.99 per unit under the monthly fuel cost adjustment for March, affecting June electricity bills.
- K-Electric CEO Moonis Alvi mentioned that high electricity prices are influenced by government policies, indicating the utility's limited control over pricing.
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Nepra cuts base tariff by Rs1.49 for FY26
KARACHI: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Wednesday slashed the base power tariff by Rs1.49 per unit for the next fiscal year. Nepra Spokesperson Safeer Hussain confirmed the development to Dawn.com and said the proposal had been sent to the federal government.
NEPRA cuts base tariff by Rs1.49 per unit
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Wednesday reduced the base power tariff by Rs1.49 per unit for fiscal year 2025-26. The recommendation in this regard has been sent to the federal government. Last month, the government moved to revise the base power tariff for the coming fiscal year, suggesting a modest cut ranging from 30 paisas to up to Rs2.25 per unit under seven different scenarios. Assuming stable economic conditi…
NEPRA Cuts Power Tariff, Electricity Bills to Drop
NEPRA – National Electric Power Regulatory Authority has announced a reduction in the base electricity tariff for the fiscal year 2025–26, bringing it down by Rs. 1.49 per unit to Rs. 34.01. This adjustment follows last year’s steep hike of Rs. 5.72 per unit and is expected to offer some relief to both consumers and businesses. The lower tariff is largely the result of successful renegotiations with independent power producers, decreasing energy…
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