ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has approved an increase in electricity tariffs by 34 paisas per unit for consumers across Pakistan, including customers of K-Electric in Karachi.
According to an official notification issued by the regulator, the revised electricity rates have been approved under the monthly Fuel Cost Adjustment (FCA) for May 2026. The increase will apply to consumers served by power distribution companies nationwide as well as K-Electric users.
The additional electricity charges will be included in consumers’ July 2026 power bills. The adjustment is part of the routine monthly mechanism through which electricity prices are revised based on fluctuations in fuel costs used for power generation.
Earlier, the Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) had requested a larger increase of 82 paisas per unit under the May 2026 fuel cost adjustment. After reviewing the proposal and relevant data, Nepra approved a lower increase of 34 paisas per unit, providing some relief compared to the amount originally sought.
Fuel Cost Adjustments are applied periodically to reflect changes in international fuel prices and the cost of electricity generation. These adjustments can either increase or decrease electricity tariffs depending on fuel prices and power production expenses during a specific month.
The latest decision means consumers across the country, including those receiving power from K-Electric, will see a slight rise in their electricity bills for July. However, the approved increase is significantly lower than the amount requested by the CPPA.
Nepra’s notification confirms that the revised tariff is applicable under the approved FCA mechanism and will be implemented according to existing regulatory procedures. The authority routinely evaluates requests submitted by the CPPA before deciding whether changes in electricity prices are justified.
The monthly FCA system is designed to ensure that changes in fuel costs are reflected in consumer bills while maintaining transparency in Pakistan’s power sector. The latest adjustment will now become effective through the upcoming billing cycle, with consumers paying the revised electricity rate in their July 2026 bills.
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