K-Electric’s electricity generation costs in February were revealed to be 143% higher than the national grid’s supply. According to NEPRA documents. While K-Electric produced power at Rs20.01 per unit, the national grid supplied electricity at just Rs 8.23 per unit.
NEPRA officials revealed the expanded 1600MW interconnection capacity between K-Electric and NTDC as a positive development. Which could eventually provide cheaper electricity to Karachi consumers by increasing reliance on the national grid.
The authority emphasized the need for further upgrades to interconnection infrastructure to improve cost efficiency. In related developments, NEPRA announced electricity price reductions for both K-Electric and national consumers.
Karachi residents will see a Rs3.64 per unit decrease in their May bills under February’s fuel adjustment. While consumers across Pakistan will benefit from a Rs 1.55 per unit reduction as part of the third quarterly adjustment for FY2025.
These cuts, expected to provide savings of Rs52.6 billion, will apply from May to July 2025. However they will exclude protected and lifeline consumers. These adjustments are part of broader efforts to stabilize energy costs amid the economic pressures on the people.