The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has announced a reduction in electricity prices for consumers, effective in January 2026 bills. The adjustment follows the November fuel price adjustment, providing relief to electricity users nationwide.
Key Details of the Electricity Price Reduction
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Per-Unit Price Cut: Consumers will benefit from lower electricity rates, reflected in January 2026 bills.
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Exclusion: The relief does not apply to lifeline consumers, who use minimal electricity.
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Average National Rate Approved: NEPRA has also approved the average electricity price for the current year.
New Electricity Rates
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Increase for January 1: Despite the reduction, a previous increase of Rs 1.79 per unit was applied starting January 1.
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Average National Tariff: As a result, the national average rate is now Rs 33.38 per unit.
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Current Effective Rate: The previous average base rate is Rs 31.59 per unit.
Consumer Impact
This adjustment ensures that monthly electricity bills reflect the latest fuel cost savings, giving households some financial relief while maintaining NEPRA’s regulated pricing framework.
