Power consumers likely to get slight relief in August bills
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- Web Desk
- Aug 05, 2025
ISLAMABAD: Electricity consumers across Pakistan are likely to see a further reduction of Rs0.77 per unit (including tax) in their bills, as a result of adjustments under the fourth quarter tariff and fuel price adjustment mechanisms.
According to reports, the request for the fourth quarterly adjustment for FY2024-25 was submitted by power distribution companies (DISCOs) to the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA). A public hearing on the matter was conducted by NEPRA on August 4, 2025.
During the hearing, it was revealed that the quarterly adjustment would likely be returned to consumers at the rate of negative Rs1.89 per unit. This relief is expected to be reflected in electricity bills for the months of August, September, and October.
The reduction stems mainly from revised agreements signed with power generation companies and a surge in electricity demand, which was met through lower-cost electricity and the transfer of captive power plants to the national grid. As a result, an additional Rs0.34 per unit cut in August bills is expected specifically under the quarterly adjustment head.
Fuel price adjustment for June 2025
Separately, NEPRA also conducted a hearing on July 30, 2025, regarding the fuel price adjustment (FPA) for June 2025. The Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA), on behalf of DISCOs, submitted the request to NEPRA on July 16, 2025.
Following the hearing, NEPRA is expected to approve a reduction of Rs0.78 per unit under the June FPA, which will be applied to electricity bills issued in August.
In July, consumers had already received a relief of Rs0.50 per unit through a negative fuel price adjustment. Factoring this in, the net impact of the FPA in August bills is likely to result in a Rs0.28 per unit reduction.
If both adjustments are approved, electricity consumers could see a combined relief of Rs0.77 per unit in their August bills, offering a much-needed financial breather amid rising living costs.
