Electricity Prices Likely to Drop by Rs. 5.02 per unit

The electricity tariff for K-Electric consumers may soon be reduced, as the company has filed a request with the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) seeking a Rs. 5.02 per unit decrease under the Fuel Charges Adjustment (FCA) for March 2025.

NEPRA has fixed May 22 for a public hearing on this request, after which a final verdict will be announced. The request is part of K-Electric’s regular monthly fuel cost review mechanism, which reflects variations in fuel prices and power generation costs.

In recent months, consumers have seen inconsistent relief through FCA adjustments. For instance, in February, while K-Electric had requested a Rs. 6.62 per unit cut, NEPRA approved only Rs. 3.64 per unit and withheld Rs. 3 billion from the adjustment. The following month, a proposed Rs. 2.98 per unit relief was entirely denied, raising concerns among consumer rights advocates regarding the fairness of the process.

“If NEPRA approves K-Electric’s latest request, the estimated relief for consumers could total Rs. 6.66 billion,” potentially offering substantial savings for millions of Karachi residents.

Industry analysts attribute the requested reduction to falling international fuel prices and better generation efficiency. However, they stress that NEPRA will base its final decision on a thorough review of K-Electric’s submitted cost data and regulatory compliance.

This possible relief comes at a time when inflation and energy affordability remain major challenges for households across Pakistan, intensifying the public’s call for regular and fair tariff reductions.