Hearing Scheduled on June 30 for Proposed Electricity Hike
ISLAMABAD – NEPRA power tariff hike May 2025. The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) is reviewing a 10 paisa per unit increase in electricity tariffs for May 2025. This adjustment, proposed under the Fuel Charges Adjustment (FCA) mechanism, will affect all power consumers across Pakistan—except K-Electric (KE) and lifeline users.
NEPRA will conduct a public hearing on June 30, 2025, at NEPRA Tower, Islamabad, with virtual participation available through Zoom. The proposal comes from the Central Power Purchasing Agency Guarantee Limited (CPPA-G), which submitted the request on behalf of Ex-WAPDA Distribution Companies (XWDISCOs).
Fuel Cost Leads to Tariff Adjustment
CPPA-G reported that the actual fuel cost for May was Rs7.4940 per kilowatt-hour (kWh), while the reference cost was Rs7.3925/kWh. This difference of Rs0.1015/kWh led to the call for a tariff hike to cover the shortfall.
In total, power generation during May reached 12,755 gigawatt-hours (GWh) at a cost of Rs99.153 billion, resulting in an average cost of Rs7.7739/kWh. After subtracting transmission losses of 355 GWh (2.78%), the amount of electricity delivered to DISCOs was 12,367 GWh, worth Rs92.676 billion or Rs7.4940/kWh.
Hydropower Dominates Generation Mix
Hydropower played a key role in the energy mix, contributing 37.98% (4,844 GWh). Other major sources included RLNG (16.99%), nuclear energy (15.77%), and local coal (11.08%). Additionally, imported coal supplied 6.24%, and natural gas added 6.92%. Remaining generation came from RFO, wind, solar, and bagasse.
Impact on Consumers and Industry
NEPRA invited stakeholders to participate in the hearing and submit feedback on the proposed adjustment. If approved, the tariff increase will apply for one billing cycle only.
While the increase may seem minor, consumers are already under pressure from inflation and rising utility costs. Monthly FCAs, driven by fuel price variations and shifts in energy sources, continue to impact both residential and commercial users.
