Electricity consumers in Pakistan may soon face higher bills as authorities consider an increase of Rs1.72 per unit.
The Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) has submitted a request to the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) seeking approval for the April fuel price adjustment.
NEPRA is holding a hearing today to review the proposal and determine whether the rise in fuel costs supports the requested increase.
If the adjustment is approved, it will apply across all power distribution companies, including K-Electric and other DISCOs.
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This means millions of consumers could see an increase in their monthly electricity bills, raising household expenses further.
The adjustment is part of the monthly fuel price mechanism, which allows changes based on variations in fuel generation costs.
CPPA has cited higher imported fuel prices in April as the main reason for the increase in electricity generation costs.
NEPRA will make its final decision after reviewing the submitted data and arguments, and will announce whether the Rs1.72 per unit hike is approved or rejected.
The proposed change highlights ongoing pressure in the power sector, as fuel prices continue to fluctuate due to import dependence and global market movements, leading to frequent tariff revision demands.
Officials say the mechanism is designed to recover actual generation costs, but consumers remain affected by monthly price changes, adding uncertainty to household budgets and contributing to inflationary pressure.