NEPRA imposes fixed electricity charges on consumers using up to 300 units

NEPRA imposes fixed electricity charges on consumers using up to 300 units

February, 12 2026

(Web Desk): NEPRA has imposed fixed electricity charges on domestic consumers using up to 300 units per month, reshaping Pakistan’s power tariff structure nationwide.

The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has approved a major revision in Pakistan’s electricity tariff structure, imposing fixed monthly charges on domestic consumers using up to 300 electricity units. The decision marks a significant shift in power billing policy, impacting both protected and non-protected electricity consumers across the country.

The move was approved on the request of the Power Division and extends fixed charges to lower-consumption households for the first time. Previously, fixed charges applied only to non-protected consumers exceeding 300 units per month.

Revised Fixed Charges for Domestic Consumers

Under the new framework, protected consumers using:

Up to 100 units will pay Rs200 in fixed charges
Up to 200 units will pay Rs300

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For non-protected consumers, fixed charges have been set as follows:

Rs275 for up to 100 units
Rs300 for 200 units
Rs350 for 300 units

Consumers using 301–400 units will now pay Rs400, while those consuming 401–500 units will face Rs500 in fixed charges. The amount rises to Rs675 for users consuming up to 600 units per month.

Interestingly, NEPRA has reduced fixed charges for higher consumption brackets, setting them at Rs675 for both 601–700 units (after a Rs125 reduction) and above 700 units (after a Rs325 reduction).

Relief for Lifeline and Industrial Consumers

Lifeline consumers using up to 100 units per month will remain fully exempt from fixed charges, providing continued protection to low-income households.

In a parallel decision, NEPRA has announced a reduction of Rs4.4 per unit for industrial consumers, aimed at supporting Pakistan’s industrial sector and improving economic competitiveness.

Domestic consumers will also receive per-unit relief based on electricity usage, including:

Rs1.53 per unit for 301–400 units
Rs1.25 for 401–500 units
Rs1.40 for 501–600 units
91 paisas for 601–700 units
49 paisas for consumption above 700 units

Notification Expected Soon

Sources confirmed that the federal government will issue a formal notification once NEPRA’s decision is officially approved. The revised tariff structure is intended to balance household electricity costs while offering targeted relief to industrial and high-consumption users.

Energy experts believe the changes could significantly affect monthly electricity bills and alter consumption patterns nationwide.