The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has approved a temporary increase in electricity tariffs, allowing power distribution companies to recover Rs8.67 billion from consumers over a three-month period under the quarterly tariff adjustment mechanism.
According to the regulator’s notification, a uniform increase of Rs0.35 per unit will be charged to consumers from March to May 2026. The adjustment applies to all power distribution companies, including K-Electric, with certain categories such as lifeline consumers and prepaid users exempted from the hike.
The increase is linked to cost variations recorded during the October–December quarter of the ongoing fiscal year. NEPRA cited changes in capacity charges, variable operation and maintenance costs, system usage charges, market operator fees, and transmission and distribution losses as contributing factors behind the adjustment.
Distribution companies had initially sought approval to recover Rs10.83 billion; however, the regulator allowed recovery of Rs8.67 billion after adjustments. The additional amount will be reflected separately in consumers’ monthly bills during the applicable period.
The decision comes amid continued public concern over rising electricity prices and mounting cost-of-living pressures, as recurring tariff revisions remain a feature of Pakistan’s power sector financing structure.