Electricity consumers face Rs1.11 per unit fuel ad...

Summary

• Electricity consumers across Pakistan will face an additional fuel cost adjustment of Rs1.11 per unit in their October bills, adding an estimated Rs16 billion to the overall electricity burden.
• Hydropower carries no fuel cost, while nuclear generation averaged around Rs3.15 per unit.
• Imported coal-based electricity cost about Rs17 per unit, compared with around Rs5.5 per unit for locally produced coal-based power.

AI Generated Summary

Electricity consumers across Pakistan will face an additional fuel cost adjustment of Rs1.11 per unit in their October bills, adding an estimated Rs16 billion to the overall electricity burden.

The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) approved the adjustment for electricity consumed in August 2026. The increase will apply to consumers of K-Electric and former Wapda distribution companies, with certain categories exempted.

Lifeline consumers, electric vehicle charging stations and prepaid consumers who have opted for the prepaid tariff will not be charged the adjustment. The increase will also apply to consumers benefiting from the incremental consumption package.