Electricity consumers across Pakistan may face a tariff increase of around Rs. 1.74 per unit in next month’s bills after the Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) sought approval for additional fuel cost recoveries exceeding Rs. 16 billion.
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) held a public hearing on CPPA’s request for a fuel cost adjustment (FCA) of Rs. 1.73 per unit for electricity consumed in April 2026.
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According to CPPA Chief Executive Officer Rehan Akhtar, the reference fuel cost for April was set at Rs. 8.25 per unit, but the actual cost reached Rs. 9.975 per unit. He attributed the increase primarily to disruptions in LNG supplies linked to the Iran-Israel conflict, which raised power generation costs.
Officials also cited technical constraints in transmitting cheaper electricity from Sindh to regions facing shortages as a factor behind the higher fuel costs.
During the hearing, CPPA said government measures, including limiting the use of furnace oil and diesel for electricity generation and arranging LNG imports at subsidized rates, helped contain the increase.
The regulator was also informed that reduced availability of Karachi Nuclear Power Plant Unit-2 (K-2) contributed to the higher adjustment. Officials said the plant experienced outages that lowered its power generation during the month.
NEPRA will issue its decision after reviewing the CPPA’s request.
