ISLAMABAD: In a move that promises some financial relief to electricity consumers across the country, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has decided to lower power tariffs by Rs1.15 per unit.
This decision particularly benefits households using between 100 and 500 units of electricity per month. Nepra has forwarded its notification to the federal government for final approval and enforcement.
The regulatory body has elected to cut the base electricity rates nationwide. According to the new structure, the highest tariff for residential users will be stopped at Rs47.69 per unit.
Meanwhile, the rate for lifeline consumers using up to 50 units a month will remain unchanged at Rs3.95 per unit.
For lifeline users consuming between 51 and 100 units, the revised tariff is set at Rs7.74 per unit.
Under the updated rates, protected domestic consumers using between 1 and 100 units per month will be charged Rs10.54 per unit. Those in the 101 to 200-unit range will pay Rs13.01 per unit.
For users not falling under the protected category, Nepra has outlined the following monthly rates:
- Rs22.44 per unit for 1–100 units
- Rs28.91 for 101–200 units
- Rs33.10 for 201–300 units
- Rs37.99 for 301–400 units
- Rs40.20 for 401–500 units
- Rs41.62 for 501–600 units
- Rs42.76 for 601–700 units
- Rs47.69 for consumption exceeding 700 units
Officials said that Nepra has formally submitted these proposed rates to the government. Once the federal cabinet gives its approval, the revised tariffs will be officially rolled out.