Nepra has scheduled a hearing for May 19, after which a final decision regarding relief will be made.
To cover the losses, successive governments increased electricity prices and imposed a surcharge of Rs 3.23 per unit to repay debts incurred with power distribution companies, pushing power prices to the highest levels in the region. Photo: file
ISLAMABAD:
Electricity consumers across Pakistan, including those served by K-Electric, are set to benefit from a major relief of Rs63.94 billion under the quarterly tariff adjustment mechanism.
Electricity Distribution Companies (DISCOs) have submitted a petition to the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra), seeking tariff adjustment for the first quarter of calendar year 2026 (January to March).
Nepra has scheduled a hearing for May 19, after which a final decision regarding relief will be made. The petition highlights several elements contributing to the proposed reduction. A significant decrease of Rs 36.837 billion was recorded in capacity charges for the January-March period.
The DISCOs requested a reduction of Rs 11.24 billion under system user fees and market operator fees, and a reduction of Rs 23.51 billion under additional units, which also contributed to the overall relief amount.
Officials said the cumulative impact of these adjustments could result in a substantial financial benefit for electricity consumers nationwide. However, the actual relief provided to consumers will depend on Nepra’s decision following the scheduled public hearing.
