The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) rolled out a double dose of relief, slashing fuel cost adjustments (FCA) for K-Electric (KE) and ex-Wapda distribution companies (Discos).
KE consumers will see a Rs3 per unit cut in March bills for December’s fuel variance, while Discos will see a Rs2.124 per unit drop for January. The Nepra Fuel Cost decision promises lighter wallets, though not for all.
K-Electric’s Rs3 Relief
Nepra’s notification greenlights a negative FCA of Rs3/kWh for KE’s December 2024 fuel costs, hitting March 2025 bills. It applies to most consumer categories except lifeline users, protected domestic folks, Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (EVCS), and prepaid tariff holders. “The adjustment shows separately on bills based on December usage,” Nepra said, noting late March bills might shift to April. This provisional cut awaits final tweaks once KE’s Multi-Year Tariff (MYT) for FY2024-30 is set.
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Discos Score Rs2.12 Drop
Separately, Nepra shaved Rs2.124/kWh off Discos’ January 2025 fuel charges, also landing in March bills. Like KE, it skips lifeline, protected, EVCS, and prepaid users. “Reflect it based on January units,” the notice directs, with a similar late-bill rollover option. The national average cut stems from a detailed review, easing the sting of fuel price swings for millions.
The Nepra Fuel Cost rollback Rs3 for KE and Rs2.12 for Discos delivers rare relief amid rising costs.
