Electricity prices in Pakistan may increase by 26 paisa per unit after a new adjustment request was submitted to the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA).

The Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) has officially filed a petition seeking the increase under the March fuel cost adjustment mechanism. The proposal will now be reviewed by NEPRA in a hearing scheduled for April 28.

If approved, the increase will be applied to consumers across the country, adding further pressure on already rising electricity bills.

According to the CPPA, electricity generation during March was heavily dependent on a mix of different energy sources. Hydropower contributed around 23% of total production, while nuclear energy accounted for 22%.

Coal, including both local and imported supplies, remained the largest contributor at approximately 30%. Gas-based generation stood at 10%, while regasified liquefied natural gas (RLNG) contributed about 5%.

Energy experts say the fuel mix reflects ongoing challenges in balancing cost-efficient and sustainable power generation in Pakistan. Reliance on imported fuels, particularly coal and RLNG, continues to impact overall electricity pricing.

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Consumers are already facing high utility bills amid inflation, and any further increase could add to financial pressure on households and industries.

Authorities maintain that fuel cost adjustments are necessary to reflect changes in global energy prices and ensure recovery of generation costs within the power sector.