The Pakistan energy regulator approved an RS1.71 per unit for reducing electricity across the country, including Karachi, under the oil director relief chief, officials announced Thursday.
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) approved a proposal from the federal government to reduce electricity prices and sent its decision to the federal authorities for implementation.
The drop in prices will apply in April to June 2025 and will benefit consumers nationally, including those served by K-Electric. However, relief will not be extended to Lifeline consumers, Nepra said in a press release.
The federal government had submitted a request to reduce prices last month, following its decision to increase the levy of petroleum on petrol and high -speed Diesel of RS10 per liter.
The government said that the reduction in the power rate was aimed at transmitting relief to consumers of additional income generated by fuel samples.
The NEPRA held an audience on the proposal on April 4 and subsequently approved the price reduction.
Previously, the electricity prices have been reduced by RS1.90 per unit under quarterly adjustments for Pakistan consumers, including Karachi.
Earlier this month, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also announced a significant reduction in electricity prices for domestic users, up to 7.41 rupees per unit, bringing the average rate to Rs38.37 per unit. For industrial users, a reduction in RS7.59 per unit has been announced, reducing the average price to RS40.60 per unit.
