Electricity consumers in Pakistan could face higher bills in October 2026 after power distribution companies sought an additional charge of around Rs1.73 per unit.
The Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) requested the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) to approve an increase of Rs1.7267 per unit under the Fuel Charges Adjustment (FCA) for electricity consumed in August 2026.
Why Could Electricity Bills Increase?
According to the petition, consumers were charged a reference fuel cost of about Rs7.10 per unit in August, while the actual fuel cost reached approximately Rs8.83 per unit. The difference led to the request for an additional FCA.
Higher costs of imported fuels were among the main reasons. During August, electricity generated using imported LNG cost around Rs45.93 per unit, while furnace oil generation cost about Rs45.25 per unit. High-speed diesel generation was even more expensive at around Rs54 per unit.
Has NEPRA Approved the Rs1.73 Increase?
Not yet.
NEPRA held a public hearing on September 29, 2026, but reserved its decision. The regulator said a detailed decision would be issued after reviewing the submitted financial data and calculations.
Reports indicate that the proposed adjustment could create an additional burden of around Rs29.5 billion if approved. It is also expected to cover consumers in K-Electric’s service area.
Consumers were already charged an additional Rs2.0581 per unit in September bills under the FCA for July 2026.
For now, consumers should wait for NEPRA’s final notification to know the exact adjustment applicable to October electricity bills.
