Islamabad:
National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) reduced the base -powered tariff with RS1.49 per year on Wednesday. Unit for the financial year 2025-26.
The recommendation in this regard has been sent to the federal government.
Last month, the government moved to revise the basic power tariff for the coming financial year, suggesting a modest cut ranging from 30 paisas to up to RS2.25 per year. Unit under seven different scenarios.
Assuming stable financial conditions and an exchange rate of RS280, the average basic arche would fall with RS2.25 per year. Unit for RS24.75 in 2025-26 compared to the current speed of approx. RS27 per Unit.
If the local currency is depreciating for the RS300 against the dollar, the basic archal would fall by approx. 30 Paisas per Unit. This decrease is primarily driven by a decrease in capacity payments.
Meanwhile, power consumers across the country can excl. K-electric (KE) and Lifeline users have a 10-Paisa per Unit Increase in Electricity Starifies during fuel charges (FCA) for May 2025.
The power regulator is scheduled to hear the proposed hike on RS0.1015 per Kilowatt-time (kWh) on June 30. The session will also be available online via Zoom.
The proposal has been submitted by Central Power Calkasing Agency Warranty Limited (CPPA-G) on behalf of Ex-Wapda Distribution Companies (XWDISCOS).
According to CPPA-G, the actual fuel costs stood in May on RS7,4940/kWh compared to a reference price of RS7,3925/kWh, resulting in the desired hike.
In May, 12,755 GWH electricity was generated at a price of RS99,153 billion, on average RS7,7739/kWh. After the deduction of 355 GWh (2.78%) and adjustments, 12,367 GWH was delivered to discos for RS92,676 billion or RS7.4940/kWh. Hydelkraft led the generational mixture with 37.98%(4,844 GWh), followed by RLNG (16.99%), nuclear (15.77%) and local coal (11.08%). Imported coal contributed 6.24%, while gas added 6.92%. Other sources included RFO, Sun, Wind and Bagasse.
Power Regulator has called on stakeholders to attend the consultation and submit feedback. If approved, FCA will only apply in one month.
