Just ahead of the holy month of Ramadan, electricity consumers across Pakistan may face another financial setback as a power tariff hike looms.
The Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) has submitted a request to the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) under the Monthly Fuel Price Adjustment (FPA) mechanism. If approved, electricity prices could increase by 48 paisas per unit for one month.
Power Generation and Supply Details
According to the CPPA application:
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Total electricity generated in December: 8.487 billion units
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Electricity supplied to DISCOs: 8.208 billion units
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Cost per unit in December: Rs 9.62
Energy Mix Breakdown (December)
The report also highlighted the sources of power generation:
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Hydel: 18.07%
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Local coal: 13.99%
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Imported coal: 10.13%
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Natural gas: 11.20%
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Imported LNG: 17.24%
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Nuclear energy: 25.05%
NEPRA Hearing Scheduled
NEPRA is set to conduct a hearing tomorrow on the CPPA’s request. Following the hearing, the authority will issue a final decision regarding an increase or decrease in electricity tariffs.
Impact on Consumers
If approved, the proposed hike would:
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Increase electricity bills during Ramadan
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Add to inflationary pressure on households
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Further strain middle- and low-income consumers
With food prices already rising, consumers fear higher power bills could make managing household expenses even more difficult during the holy month.
