Power tariff may drop by Rs1.51 for three months

Electricity tariffs for consumers of all distribution companies (Discos), including K-Electric, are likely to decrease by Rs1.51 per unit for three months due to lower capacity charges, driven by reduced interest and exchange rates and revisions in power purchase contracts with both public and independent power producers (IPPs). The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has scheduled a public hearing for Aug 4 to consider the federal government’s request for a Quar­terly Tariff Adjustment (QTA), which seeks to pass on a financial relief of Rs53.4 billion to electricity consumers nationwide for the fourth quarter of 2024-25. The petition, filed by the Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) on behalf of the Power Division, requests a refund of Rs53.393bn reflecting cost savings accrued during the April-June quarter.