Power companies seek Rs1.34 per unit tariff hike to recover Rs23.3 billion

Pakistan’s power distribution companies have asked for a Rs1.34 per-unit increase to recover a net Rs23.326 billion from consumers over December 2026 to February 2027. The request covers the July to September 2026 quarterly adjustment and, under the uniform tariff policy, would also extend to K-Electric customers if approved.

NEPRA will hold a public hearing on November 17 before deciding how much of the claim can be passed through. Capacity charges account for the largest gross claim, at Rs38.917 billion, while a Rs29.252 billion negative adjustment for incremental consumption reduces the overall amount sought. The regulator will also review calculations for transmission and distribution losses, which were based on an adjustment requested by the Central Power Purchasing Agency-Guaranteed because September’s fuel adjustment had not yet been notified.