Islamabad:
Electricity consumers are likely to get a relief from RS1.6911 per year. Unit due to fuel charges (FCA) for July 2025, subject to the approval of the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA).
NEPRA has planned a public consultation on August 28, 2025 to review the Central Power Calchasing Agency Warranty Limited (CPPA-G) request for a downward revision in FCA for ex-wapda Distribution Companies.
According to data submitted by CPPA-G, the actual fuel costs during July were lower than the reference fee approved earlier. The agency has sought a reduction of RS1.6911 per year. Unit from the reference fuel tax of RS9,8758 per Unit. If approved, the move will provide significant relief to electricity consumers of ex-wapda distribution companies in their upcoming billing cycles.
During July, the total electricity generation was 14,123 gigawatt hours. Hydroof was the largest contributor that accounts for 40% of the energy x. Local coal contributed 11%, while imported coal added almost 15%. Gas -based generation accounted for 8%, regasified floating natural gas (RLNG) at 13%, and nuclear power delivered more than 17%. Renewable energy also played a role in which the wind contributed over 4% and solar energy just under 1%. Iran imports accounted for 0.25% of the total supply. After adjusting for transmission losses of almost 3%, the net energy was delivered to distribution companies registered at 13,666 gigawatt hours.
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Energy has issued new political guidelines after the approval of the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) on August 19, 2025. Nepra has been instructed to ensure uniform use of FCA across the country. This means that FCA, which is set for ex-wapda distribution companies, will also apply to K-electric consumers through rationalization of customs.
According to the guidelines, the same rate and application period must be enforced for both K-electric and other distribution companies. Any difference between the monthly FCA intended for K-electric, and the reported rate will be adjusted either through grants or cross sub-sides. The uniform FCA application policy has been effective since June 2025 and was indicted for consumer bills for August 2025.
Nepra has called on all stakeholders and affected parties to attend the consultation and submit written or oral objections as permitted by the law. Relevant documents, including the CPPA-G request, the Ministry of Energi’s letter and previous NEPRA provisions, have been made available on the authority’s official site.
The regulator’s upcoming decision will determine whether electricity consumers are receiving relief in their July bills, which offers much needed respite at a time of persistently high energy costs.
