The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has approved the government’s request to increase the basic electricity tariff by up to Rs 7.12 per unit.
This tariff increase will apply uniformly across the country, including Karachi, with households and consumers using up to 200 units monthly exempted from the hike for three months.
According to the notification, domestic consumers will experience a new tariff structure:
- For those consuming between 201 and 300 units per month, the tariff will increase by Rs 7.12 to Rs 34.26 per unit.
- For those using between 301 and 400 units, the rate will rise by Rs 7.02 to Rs 39.15 per unit.
- For consumers using between 401 and 500 units, the tariff will go up by Rs 6.12 to Rs 41.36 per unit.
- For those consuming between 501 and 600 units, the rate will increase by Rs 6.12 to Rs 42.78 per unit.
- For those using between 601 and 700 units, the tariff will rise by Rs 6.12 to Rs 43.92 per unit.
- For consumers exceeding 700 units per month, the tariff will increase by Rs 6.12 to Rs 48.84 per unit.
Lifeline consumers, who use up to 50 units per month, will continue to pay Rs 3.95 per unit. Those consuming between 51 and 100 units will maintain a rate of Rs 7.74 per unit.
NEPRA has sent the notification for this tariff increase to the federal government, which is expected to issue an official notification soon. The tariff hike will be applied uniformly across the country, ensuring a standardized rate for all regions, including Karachi.