Karachi:
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has cut power tariffs during the monthly adjustment of fuel costs, which provides relief to both K-electric users in Karachi and consumers in the rest of the country serving by government-controlled distribution companies (disco).
According to a notification issued on Wednesday, the electricity star riff for K-ELECTRIC CONSUMERS has been reduced by RS4.03 per year. Unit, while a reduction of RS0.50 per Unit is approved for consumers in other parts of the country. The separate messages clarify that the relief is reflected in electricity bills for July 2025.
NEPRA stated that the reduction for K-electric applies to the monthly adjustment for April 2025, while the fall for disco consumers is based on the adjustment for May 2025.
K-electric had requested a reduction of RS4.69 per Unit for April, while Central Power Calchasing Agency (CPPA) sought an increase of RS0.10 per year. Unit for May on behalf of the discos. However, the regulator approved a lower adjustment and gave relief instead.
Read more: NEPRA cuts basic power tariff with RS1.15/Unit
This message follows NEPRA’s previous decision last week to reduce the national base -powered tariff by RS1.15 per year. Unit. The proposal has been forwarded to the federal government on final approval and implementation and is aimed at providing relief to domestic consumers who are facing increasing charges of benefits.
According to the revised customs structure, the maximum rate for domestic consumers, using 100 to 500 units per year. Month, now stand on RS47.69 per month. Unit. Meanwhile, Lifeline consumers who use up to 50 units per day. Month, RS3.95 per month continues to be charged. Unit. For those who consume between 51 and 100 units, the tariff is directed to RS7.74 per year. Unit.
Protected domestic consumers who use 1 to 100 units are charged RS10.54 per year. Unit, while those who use between 101 and 200 units pay RS13.01 per Unit. For non-protected consumers, the rate is set to RS22.44 per year. Unit for use between 1 and 100 units, RS28.91 for 101 to 200 units and RS33.10 for 201 to 300 units.
Those who consume between 301 and 400 units are charged RS37.99 per year. Unit, while consumption between 401 and 500 units costs RS40.20 per unit. Unit. The speed is increased to RS41.62 for use between 501 and 600 units, RS42.76 for 601 to 700 units and reaches the maximum of RS47.69 per year. Unit for consumers who use more than 700 units per Month.
