Nepra raises electricity tariff by Rs2.36 per unit

The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has increased electricity prices by Rs2.36 per unit under the monthly fuel price adjustment for September 2026, issuing a formal notification in this regard.

According to the notification, the increase will be reflected in electricity bills for November 2026.

The adjustment will also apply to consumers of K-Electric.

According to reports, the Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) had sought an increase of Rs2.56 per unit under the September fuel price adjustment.

Separately, Nepra has decided to reduce the per-unit relief available to industrial and agricultural consumers on additional electricity consumption to Rs2.32, the reports added.

The decision has been forwarded to the federal government for notification.

The government currently provides relief ranging from Rs11 to Rs15 per unit to industrial and agricultural consumers.

Under NEPRA’s decision, the rate under the additional consumption package will increase from Rs22.98 to Rs25.30 per unit.

The revised rate is scheduled to take effect from the November 2026 billing month.

The decision was taken through the casting vote of the Nepra chairman, while two members recorded dissenting notes, describing the proposed rate of Rs25.30 per unit as unjustified.

The dissenting notes were submitted by Nepra members Amna Ahmed and Maqsood Anwar Khan.