In a major relief to power consumers across Pakistan, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has approved a reduction in the base electricity tariff by up to Rs1.16 per unit, effective from July 1, 2025, subject to formal notification by the federal government.
The tariff adjustment comes in response to a request from the Power Division for a uniform electricity tariff structure, including for K-Electric customers. Following a public hearing, NEPRA announced an average reduction of Rs1.14 per unit across the board.
Revised Domestic Tariffs:
Under the new structure, domestic consumers — both protected (low usage) and non-protected — will witness notable reductions in their electricity bills:
Protected Users (Up to 200 Units/Month):
- 1–100 units: Down by Rs1.15 to Rs10.54/unit
- 101–200 units: Down by Rs1.15 to Rs13.01/unit
Non-Protected Users:
- 1–100 units: Rs22.44/unit (↓ Rs1.15)
- 101–200 units: Rs28.91/unit (↓ Rs1.16)
- 201–300 units: Rs33.10/unit (↓ Rs1.16)
- 301–400 units: Rs37.99/unit (↓ Rs1.16)
- 401–500 units: Rs40.22/unit (↓ Rs1.14)
- 501–600 units: Rs41.62/unit (↓ Rs1.16)
- 601–700 units: Rs42.76/unit (↓ Rs1.16)
- Above 700 units: Rs47.69/unit (↓ Rs1.15)
The maximum domestic tariff has now been brought down to Rs47.69 per unit from Rs48.84 previously.
Lifeline Consumers:
Tariffs for lifeline users, who consume up to 100 units per month, remain unchanged:
- Up to 50 units: Rs3.95/unit
- 51–100 units: Rs7.74/unit
These tariffs continue to protect the most vulnerable consumers from rising energy costs.
NEPRA clarified that the new base tariffs do not include taxes and fuel price adjustments, which may still influence the final bill. The updated rates aim to alleviate pressure on households already burdened by high inflation and rising living costs.
The decision now awaits formal notification from the federal government, after which implementation will begin.
