Pakistan’s power regulator has approved an RS1.71 per year. Unit reduction in electricity prices across the country, including Karachi, under the head of Petroleum Levy Relief, officials said on Thursday.

The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) approved a federal government proposal to lower electricity star and has forwarded its decision to the federal authorities on implementation.

The price reduction is valid for the quarter in April 2025 and will benefit consumers nationwide, including those served by K-electric. However, the relief will not be extended to lifeline consumers, Nepra said in a statement.

The federal government had made a request for customs reduction last month after its steps to increase the petroleum tax on gasoline and high -speed diesel with RS10 per year. Liter.

The government said the power -gear cut was aimed at transferring relief to consumers from the extra revenue generated through fuel taxes.

Nepra held a consultation on the proposal on April 4 and subsequently approved the price reduction.

Previously, electricity starifers were reduced by RS1.90 per year. Unit during quarterly adjustments for consumers throughout Pakistan, including Karachi.

Earlier this month, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also announced a significant reduction in electricity stariff for domestic users, up to RS7.41 per year. Unit, which brought the average rate down to RS38.37 per Unit. For industrial users, an RS7.59 per year was announced. Unit cutting, reducing the average duty to RS40.60 per unit. Unit.