Govt Says Electricity Has Become Cheaper Despite Reports of Tariff Hike

Meanwhile, the Power Division has rejected reports suggesting that Pakistan has rose electricity tariffs for industrial consumers, clarifying that the Rs.

Key points

• According to the spokesperson, 209, 335 out of 518, 316 eligible consumers, representing approximately 40 percent, have benefited from the Incremental Consumption Package so far.
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• The revised marginal rates will take effect in November 2026.
• 10 per unit on incremental electricity consumption, reducing their overall electricity bills by an average of Rs.
• The Power Division maintained that the revised marginal rate should not be confused with the regular industrial electricity tariff.

According to a spokesperson, the industrial electricity tariff has actually declined by approximately Rs. 18.94 per unit, including taxes, compared with the rate applicable in March 2024. The average industrial electricity rate stood at Rs. 34.40 per kilowatt-hour in October 2026, excluding taxes.

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In practice, the spokesperson remarked the Incremental Consumption Package for industrial and agricultural consumers is being revised as marginal electricity generation costs have rose against the backdrop of the prevailing war situation.

In practice, the revised marginal rates will take effect in November 2026. After a NEPRA determination, is intended to ensure that the cost of providing relief under the package is not transferred to other electricity consumers, particularly those who do not qualify for the scheme, the spokesperson continued that the adjustment. Package Delivers Rs. 43.5 Billion in Relief.

Meanwhile, the Power Division remarked the package covered 6, 940 gigawatt hours of incremental electricity consumption between December 2025 and September 2026, delivering an estimated financial benefit of Rs. 43.5 billion to consumers.

Industrial consumers received discounts of Rs. 5 to Rs. 10 per unit on incremental electricity consumption, reducing their overall electricity bills by an average of Rs. 1.5 to Rs. 2.5 per unit.

In practice, the Power Division maintained that the revised marginal rate should not be confused with the regular industrial electricity tariff. It has declined compared with March 2024. Stay Connected with ProPakistani.

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