Nepra raises electricity tariff by Rs1.42 per unit

April 9, 2026 (MLN):  Pakistan’s power regulator, National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra), has approved an increase of Rs1.42 per unit in electricity prices under the monthly fuel cost adjustment (FCA) mechanism, attributing the hike to changes in fuel charges for February 2026.

According to an official notification issued on Wednesday, the additional charge will be incorporated into consumer bills for April 2026. The adjustment will apply uniformly across consumers of both ex-Wapda distribution companies and K-Electric, following federal government guidelines aimed at standardizing FCAs nationwide.

The revised FCA will affect most consumer categories, including those using incremental consumption packages. However, lifeline users, electric vehicle charging stations, and prepaid electricity consumers who have opted for prepaid tariffs will remain exempt from the increase.

Nepra stated that the adjustment will be clearly itemized in electricity bills, calculated based on the number of units consumed during February 2026.

The move reflects ongoing fluctuations in fuel costs, which continue to influence power tariffs under Pakistan’s monthly adjustment framework.

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