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ISLAMABAD:
Power consumers across Pakistan, excluding K-Electric (KE) and lifeline users, may face a 10-paisa per unit increase in electricity tariffs under the Fuel Charges Adjustment (FCA) for May 2025.
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) is scheduled to hear the proposed hike of Rs0.1015 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) on June 30, 2025, at NEPRA Tower, Islamabad. The session will also be available online via Zoom.
The proposal has been submitted by the Central Power Purchasing Agency Guarantee Limited (CPPA-G) on behalf of Ex-WAPDA Distribution Companies (XWDISCOs). According to CPPA-G, the actual fuel cost in May stood at Rs7.4940/kWh, compared to a reference cost of Rs7.3925/kWh, resulting in the requested hike.
In May, 12,755 GWh of electricity was generated at a cost of Rs99.153 billion, averaging Rs7.7739/kWh. After deducting transmission losses of 355 GWh (2.78%) and adjustments, 12,367 GWh was delivered to DISCOs at Rs92.676 billion or Rs7.4940/kWh. Hydel power led the generation mix with 37.98% (4,844 GWh), followed by RLNG (16.99%), nuclear (15.77%), and local coal (11.08%). Imported coal contributed 6.24%, while gas added 6.92%. Other sources included RFO, solar, wind, and bagasse.
NEPRA has invited stakeholders to join the hearing and submit feedback. If approved, the FCA will apply for one month only.
