Nepra notifies Rs25.30 per unit incremental power tariff

The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) notified a revised incremental consumption package rate of Rs25.30 per unit for industrial and agricultural consumers on 12 November. The rate replaces Rs22.98 per unit and gives effect to the authority’s 6 November decision following a semi-annual review of the package for consumers served by ex-Wapda distribution companies and K-Electric.

The decision passed by a 2-2 vote, with Chairman Waseem Mukhtar using his casting vote. Members Amina Ahmed and Maqsood Anwar Khan dissented, saying the revised rate lacked a validated cost basis and calling for the package’s suspension. Industrial consumers have argued that the difference between the package rate and marginal supply costs could raise monthly fuel cost adjustments and affect other consumer categories.