close

Nepra approves Rs0.28/unit hike in Feb electricity bills

By Our Correspondent
February 07, 2026
A power technician while fixing electric meters in Pakistan. — AFP/File
A power technician while fixing electric meters in Pakistan. — AFP/File

ISLAMABAD: Electricity consumers, including those of K-Electric, will face an additional Rs0.284 per unit in their February bills following a fuel charges adjustment for December 2025, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) announced Friday.

The hike comes as electricity costs rose last December while consumers were billed at lower rates.

The increase applies to all consumer categories except lifeline users, pre-paid electricity customers, and electric vehicle charging stations, and will also impact Incremental Consumption Package users. NEPRA clarified that bills issued before the notification will incorporate the adjustment in subsequent cycles, and the change will be itemized separately on bills.

The adjustment underscores ongoing challenges in Pakistan’s power sector, as fuel price volatility continues to influence electricity tariffs and billing for both urban and rural consumers.