NEPRA Raises Tariff 93p, Cuts KE by Rs2.98

Islamabad, June 5 — The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) on Thursday jacked up electricity prices by 93 paisas per unit under the monthly fuel cost adjustment (FCA) mechanism, while Karachi residents scored a lucky break with a Rs2.98 per unit cut for K-Electric’s March 2025 FCA. NEPRA approved a tariff hike for April across power distribution companies (DISCOs)—excluding K-Electric—and issued official notifications for both increases and decreases. The April hike, affecting all consumer categories except lifeline consumers, Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (EVCS), and pre-paid users, will reflect in June 2025 bills based on April usage, with adjustments for early bills in subsequent months. DISCOs must comply with court orders despite this ruling.

Meanwhile, K-Electric users gained significant relief with the Rs2.98 per unit reduction effective in current billing cycles, also under March FCA, excluding lifeline, protected domestic, EVCS, and pre-paid consumers. This will appear separately in June bills, with retroactive adjustments if needed. Web context reveals Pakistan’s power tariff volatility (e.g., 20% yearly hikes, web ID: 0), while X posts show public frustration—some cheer Karachi’s relief, others slam DISCO hikes. Critically, the narrative of “adjustment” may mask uneven burden—web sources note rising debt, and X sentiment suggests distrust in fair pricing, hinting at consumer strain.