The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) on Tuesday approved an increase of 35 paisa per unit in electricity prices under a quarterly adjustment.
The hike relates to the October–December 2025 quarter and will remain effective for three months, from March 1 to May 2026. According to NEPRA’s decision, the adjustment will impose an additional financial burden of over Rs8.67 billion on consumers.
The regulatory authority has forwarded its decision to the federal government for final notification.
Earlier in the current financial year, power tariffs were raised by 33 paisa per unit for the July–September 2025 quarter, which was applicable from December 2025 through February 2026. NEPRA had also increased electricity prices by 33 paisa per unit under the December fuel price adjustment.
The revised rates will be reflected in upcoming electricity bills for consumers across the country, including those served by major distribution companies. However, lifeline tariff consumers and electric vehicle charging stations have been exempted from the latest increase.
NEPRA stated that the adjustment is part of the routine fuel cost pass-through mechanism, which accounts for fluctuations in fuel prices. The authority added that such revisions are periodically reviewed and communicated in advance to help consumers prepare for changes in their electricity bills.
