NEPRA approves a 35-paisa-per-unit electricity price hike as part of a quarterly adjustment for October to December 2025.
The revised tariff will remain effective for three months, from March 1 to May 2026, after final notification by the federal government.
According to the regulator’s decision, the increase will place an additional financial burden of over Rs 8.67 billion on consumers.
The authority has forwarded its decision to the federal government for formal notification before implementation.
This adjustment follows a similar increase earlier in the current financial year. Power rates were raised by 33 paisa per unit for the July–September 2025 quarter, applicable from December 2025 through February 2026.
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NEPRA stated that the revised electricity rates will apply to general consumers nationwide. The updated charges will be reflected in upcoming bills during the applicable period.
However, lifeline tariff users and electric vehicle charging stations are exempt from this increase.
The regulator explained that the adjustment falls under the routine fuel cost pass-through mechanism. This system reflects fluctuations in fuel prices in consumer tariffs.
Earlier, NEPRA had also increased electricity prices by 33 paisa per unit under the December fuel price adjustment.
Officials emphasized that such tariff revisions are periodically reviewed and communicated in advance. The aim is to align electricity pricing with actual fuel costs while maintaining transparency.
