ISLAMABAD: Electricity consumers across Pakistan are expected to receive relief as the Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) has requested a 65-paisa per unit reduction under the monthly Fuel Charges Adjustment (FCA) for October 2025.
According to details, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) will hold a public hearing on the CPPA’s application on 27 November. If approved, the reduction will be applicable to K-Electric consumers as well under the tariff rationalization mechanism.
Power Generation Details for October
The CPPA report shows that 9.63 billion units of electricity were supplied to distribution companies (DISCOs) in October. The average fuel cost for the month stood at Rs 8.71 per unit.
Breakdown of power generation sources:
- Hydel: 27.36%
- Nuclear: 22.13% (cheapest source at Rs 2.17 per unit)
- Local coal: 12.76%
- Imported coal: 4.71%
- Local gas: 9.16%
- Imported LNG: 19.72%
Previous Month’s Adjustment
Earlier, NEPRA approved a Rs 0.4812 per kWh relief for consumers under the FCA for September 2025, which has already been reflected in November 2025 bills.
The notified FCA adjustment for K-Electric consumers will apply under the tariff rationalization mechanism, approved by the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) on August 19, 2025.
