Electricity Could Cost Rs. 1.34 Per Unit Extra From December

Pakistan's power distribution firms are pushing for an further Rs.

Key points

• 3.366 billion, Lahore Electric Supply Firm (LESCO) Rs.
• According to NEPRA, the September 2026 fuel charges adjustment had not been officially notified when the distribution businesses submitted their applications.
• 29.252 billion arising from incremental electricity consumption offsets a substantial portion of the extra costs, bringing the combined net adjustment request to Rs.
• Among individual distribution firms, Islamabad Electric Supply Business (IESCO) has requested the largest positive adjustment of Rs.
• The regulator will examine these calculations during the November 17 hearing before determining the admissible adjustment.

Pakistan's power distribution firms are pushing for an further Rs. 23.326 billion in revenue through higher electricity tariffs, a move that could growth the cost of electricity by Rs. 1.34 per unit for consumers between December 2026 and February 2027.

In practice, the requested growth covers the July to September 2026 billing period and would extend to K-Electric customers as well, under the federal government's uniform electricity tariff policy.

Meanwhile, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) will review the proposed charges at a public hearing scheduled for November 17 before deciding how much can be passed on to consumers. LPG Mafia Era Is Over: PM Shehbaz. Capacity Charges Drive Proposed Growth.

According to applications submitted by the 11 former WAPDA distribution firms, capacity charges account for the largest portion of the requested adjustment, at Rs. 38.917 billion. This figure additionally includes the impact of net metering and net billing units.

For context, the firms have additionally sought Rs. 5.597 billion for variable operation and maintenance costs and Rs. 7.790 billion to cover the impact of transmission and distribution losses on monthly fuel cost adjustments. Another Rs. 272 million relates to employ of system charges and the Central Power Purchasing Agency Guaranteed (CPPA G) agency fee.

Nevertheless, a negative adjustment of Rs. 29.252 billion arising from incremental electricity consumption offsets a substantial portion of the extra costs, bringing the combined net adjustment request to Rs. 23.326 billion. Illegal Housing Societies to Lose Gas and Electricity. IESCO and FESCO Seek Largest Adjustments.

Among individual distribution firms, Islamabad Electric Supply Business (IESCO) has requested the largest positive adjustment of Rs. 10.535 billion, followed by Faisalabad Electric Supply Firm (FESCO) at Rs10.462 billion and Peshawar Electric Supply Business (PESCO) at Rs. 6.978 billion.

Multan Electric Power Firm (MEPCO) has sought Rs. 3.366 billion, Lahore Electric Supply Firm (LESCO) Rs. 2.995 billion, Gujranwala Electric Power Firm (GEPCO) Rs. 1.637 billion and Hazara Electric Supply Firm (HAZECO) Rs. 521 million.

For context, a number of other businesses have documented negative adjustments. Tribal Electric Supply Firm (TESCO) has calculated a negative adjustment of Rs. 5.875 billion, followed by Quetta Electric Supply Firm (QESCO) at Rs. 4.088 billion, Hyderabad Electric Supply Firm (HESCO) at Rs. 2.154 billion and Sukkur Electric Power Firm (SEPCO) at Rs. 1.051 billion. Cheap Electricity Impossible in Pakistan Due to Grid Failures. NEPRA to Examine September Fuel Costs.

According to NEPRA, the September 2026 fuel charges adjustment had not been officially notified when the distribution businesses submitted their applications. Consequently, they calculated the impact of transmission and distribution losses using the adjustment requested by the CPPA G.

For context, the regulator will examine these calculations during the November 17 hearing before determining the admissible adjustment. It will additionally consider extending the quarterly rise to K-Electric consumers in line with federal administration guidelines requiring uniform quarterly tariff adjustments.

Notably, the proposed Rs. 1.34 per unit growth is not final and remains subject to NEPRA's approval. The actual amount recovered from consumers will depend on the regulator's final determination. Stay Connected with ProPakistani.

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