The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has notified an increase of Rs2.36 per unit in electricity prices across Pakistan. The decision comes as part of the monthly fuel cost adjustment (FCA), which accounts for the difference between the estimated and actual cost of generating power.
According to the notification issued by the regulator, the actual fuel cost for power generation in September 2026 stood at Rs9.82 per unit. This was significantly higher than the reference fuel cost of Rs7.45 per unit that had been previously set. The difference of Rs2.36 per unit is now being passed on to the consumers to recover the additional expenses incurred by power producers.
Impact on Consumers
This price hike will be reflected in the electricity bills for November 2026. The adjustment will apply to all consumer categories of power distribution companies (DISCOs) and K-Electric. However, NEPRA has provided some exemptions to protect specific groups from the additional financial burden.
Those excluded from this particular hike include lifeline consumers, who use minimal amounts of electricity, and users of electric vehicle charging stations. Additionally, those on prepaid tariffs will not see this increase. For all other consumers, including those benefiting from the incremental consumption package, the additional charge will be listed separately on their bills based on the units consumed in September.
Regional Energy Issues
While electricity prices are rising nationally, local energy markets are also facing challenges. In Lahore, residents are reportedly paying up to Rs600 per kilogram for Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), despite the official price being set at Rs295 per kilogram by the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA).
Retailers in the city claim they are unable to sell at the official rates because they are not receiving the gas at cheaper prices themselves. This discrepancy highlights a growing gap between government-regulated prices and the reality of the retail market, further straining the budgets of ordinary households who rely on LPG for cooking and heating.
Aasan alfaaz mein
Bijli ki qeemat mein 2 rupay 36 paise fi unit izafa kar diya gaya hai. Yeh izafa September mein bijli banane par aanay wali izafi laagat ki wajah se kiya gaya hai. Iska asar November ke bijli ke billon par parega, lekin gareeb (lifeline) sarifeen par iska bojh nahi dalay ga. Lahore mein gas (LPG) bhi sarkari qeemat se boht mehngi bik rahi hai.
