NEPRA Considers Rs1.75/Unit Bill Reduction

Islamabad, July 29, 2025, 09:04 PM PKT — The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) is poised to deliver major relief, considering a Rs1.75 per unit decrease in electricity bills under quarterly tariff adjustments for April–June 2025, filed by the Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) for all ex-WAPDA distribution companies (XWDISCOs), potentially unlocking over Rs53.39 billion in savings for consumers nationwide, including K-Electric users, per official data. If approved, the relief could hit Rs2.10 per unit in bills for September, October, and November 2025, aligning with federal policy for uniform tariff cuts across all regions.

The cumulative impact is pegged at Rs53.39 billion, with notable reductions sought by LESCO (Rs12.64 billion), FESCO (Rs15.03 billion), and MEPCO (Rs8.47 billion), though QESCO requests a positive adjustment. NEPRA has invited public and stakeholder input for the hearing, with petitions and rules online for review. This relief comes amid inflation and economic strain, but web context on past adjustments shows implementation delays, while posts found on X reflect hope and skepticism—some welcome savings, others doubt consistency. Critically, the narrative of “consumer relief” may mask execution risks—web data hints at prior setbacks, and X sentiment suggests distrust in sustained benefits, pointing to potential challenges.