Nepra has scheduled a hearing on May 19, after which a final decision regarding the relaxation will be taken
To cover losses, successive governments have hiked electricity prices and imposed a surcharge of Rs 3.23 per Photo: file
ISLAMABAD:
Power consumers across Pakistan, including those served by K-Electric, are likely to receive a huge relief of Rs 63.94 billion. under the quarterly rate adjustment mechanism.
Electricity distribution companies (DISCOs) have submitted a petition to the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) seeking a tariff revision for the first quarter of the calendar year 2026 (January to March).
Nepra has scheduled a hearing on May 19, after which a final decision regarding the relaxation will be taken. The petition outlines several components that contribute to the proposed reduction. A major decline of Rs 36.837 billion has been recorded under capacity charges for the January-March period.
DISCOs have requested a reduction of Rs 11.24 billion under system usage charges and market operator charges and a reduction of Rs 23.51 billion on account of incremental units, which have also contributed to the total reduction amount.
Officials said the cumulative effect of these adjustments could translate into a significant financial benefit for electricity consumers across the country. However, the actual relief to consumers will depend on Nepra’s determination after the scheduled public hearing.
