The federal government has issued a final notification revising electricity tariffs, announcing price cuts for both industrial and domestic consumers in a move aimed at easing cost pressures and stabilizing the power sector.
Industrial users will receive the biggest relief, with electricity rates reduced by Rs 4.40 per unit, a step expected to lower operating costs for factories and manufacturers nationwide.
Domestic consumers will also benefit under the new slab-wise structure:
- Households using 301–400 units per month: Rs 1.53 per unit reduction
- 401–500 units: Rs 1.25 per unit reduction
- 501–600 units: Rs 1.40 per unit reduction
- 601–700 units: 91 paisa per unit reduction
- Above 700 units: 49 paisa per unit reduction
Officials say the revised electricity tariffs are designed to provide targeted relief while maintaining fairness in pricing across consumption brackets.
The notification comes shortly after the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) approved a 28 paisa per unit increase under the December fuel price adjustment mechanism. That adjustment — reflected in February bills — applies to general consumers but excludes lifeline users and electric vehicle charging stations.
NEPRA described the increase as part of its routine monthly fuel cost pass-through system, which aligns electricity pricing with fluctuations in global fuel costs.
Together, the tariff cut and fuel adjustment illustrate the government’s balancing act: offering consumer relief while keeping the energy sector financially viable.
