The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has reviewed a major power company petition. It paved the way for a massive Rs 63.94 billion financial relief package. It is expected to lower consumer utility bills over the next three months.
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) held a public hearing on Tuesday. It reviewed a joint request from power distribution companies.
Chief Financial Officer of the Power Planning and Monitoring Company (PPMC), Naveed Qaiser, presented the official figures during the session. According to those figures, electricity consumers across the country, including K-Electric users, are highly likely to receive a price cut of Rs 1.93 per unit on their bills.
This reduction falls under the quarterly tariff adjustment for the January-March 2026 period. It will span across three months once the regulator releases its final written decision.
Rising Energy Usage Drives Down Operation Costs
Officials from the Federal Power Division explained that the massive Rs 63.94 billion savings pool became possible due to a major 11% surge in electricity consumption on the national grid during the first quarter.
This increased demand helped lower the financial burden of running the power grid. The Power Division data highlighted three main areas where operational costs dropped.
- Capacity Charges: Fell by Rs 36.83 billion due to better plant use
- Incremental Energy Units: Accounted for a Rs 23.51 billion reduction.
- System Fees & Market Operations: Declined by a combined Rs 11.24 billion.
No Immediate Threat to Protected Consumer Subsidies
Addressing public concerns regarding utility relief for low-income groups, PPMC CFO Naveed Qaiser confirmed that the government has already registered 22 million protected consumers under a new QR code system.
He clarified that the government has not decided to change or reduce existing electricity subsidies for these protected categories.
The Power Division emphasized that any future restructuring of electricity slabs will only take place after a nationwide registration process finishes around January next year and must go through a formal, transparent regulatory process at NEPRA.
