Nepra allows Rs2.06 per unit July FCA for DISCO, KE consumers

Nepra has approved an upward fuel charges correction of Rs2.0581 per unit for power consumed in July 2026, Profit by Pakistan Today reported. The regulator determined that the actual fuel cost for the month came to Rs9.1511 per kWh, above the reference level of Rs7.0929. The gap between those two figures is the amount customers will now pay back.

The charge will be collected from XWDISCO and K-Electric consumers, with the regulator directing that it appear as a separate line in September 2026 bills. Lifeline users, electric vehicle charging stations and prepaid consumers on prepaid tariffs are excluded, while Incremental Consumption Package units are included. Nepra applied the same figure to KE customers, in line with federal government guidelines on uniform fuel charges adjustments. Where September bills had already been issued, the amount can be added to the following billing month.

Nepra also allowed a Rs0.52 per unit charge under the QTA mechanism for DISCO and KE users covering the second quarter. The QTA will be recovered during the third quarter, and the regulator reminded utilities that court orders must be respected while the changes are implemented.