ISLAMABAD, October 30, 2026: Electricity consumers across Pakistan, including Karachi, could face an increase of Rs2.56 per unit after the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) reserved its decision on a petition seeking higher electricity tariffs under the monthly fuel price adjustment.
The proposed increase could impose an additional financial burden of Rs32.66 billion on electricity consumers nationwide.
NEPRA conducted a hearing on the application submitted by the Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) for September’s monthly fuel cost adjustment. The regulator reserved its verdict after reviewing the electricity generation costs and other relevant details.
During the hearing, CPPA officials informed NEPRA that international fuel prices, including liquefied natural gas (LNG), remained exceptionally high, significantly increasing electricity generation costs.
According to the officials, the average fuel cost of electricity generation during September reached Rs10.02 per unit against the reference cost of Rs7.46 per unit, resulting in a difference of Rs2.56 per unit.
The agency reported that total electricity generation costs during September amounted to Rs127.87 billion.
Of this amount, electricity generation from locally produced coal cost Rs7.95 billion, while imported coal accounted for Rs37.14 billion.
Diesel-based electricity generation cost Rs13.26 billion, while electricity produced through furnace oil incurred expenses of Rs11.81 billion.
Similarly, electricity generation using domestic natural gas cost Rs13.89 billion, while LNG-based generation accounted for Rs31.93 billion.
CPPA officials further informed the regulator that electricity distribution companies (DISCOs) sold a total of 12.76 billion units of electricity during September.
The proposed tariff adjustment remains subject to NEPRA’s final approval. If approved, the increase could place additional financial pressure on households and businesses already facing rising energy expenses.