In a significant movement to give consumers’ relief, the Prime Minister has announced a reduction in electricity prices, where the new tariffs will immediately come into force. The latest report describes the revised electricity rates for different consumer categories.

For lifeline consumers, the electricity stariff is set at 4.78 rupees per year. Unit. The domestic consumers who use up to 100 units now pay 9.37 rupees per year. Unit, while protected consumers who use 100 units are facing a rate of 8.52 rupees per year. Unit. Consumers who use up to 200 units are charged 11.51 rupees per year. Unit.

For categories of higher consumption, non-protected consumers who use 300 units pay 34.03 rupees per year. Unit. Consumers who are not protected time for use (TOU) will have a higher rate of 48.46 rupees per year. Unit.

The average duty for domestic consumers is set at 31.63 rupees per year. Unit. For commercial consumers, the new rate is 62.47 rupees per year. Unit, while general services will be charged 49.48 rupees per unit. Unit.

For industrial and agricultural use, industrial consumers now pay 40.51 rupees per year. Unit and agricultural consumers will have a rate of 34.58 rupees per unit. Unit.

The new rates also apply to Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), where electricity stars are set at 32.69 rupees per year. Unit. Public lighting will also be charged at the same rate.

The average national duty has been set at 37.64 rupees per year. Device that offers a clearer picture of the new pricing structure. This reduction is expected to facilitate the financial burden of consumers, especially those in lower income fittings and significant sectors such as agriculture.