Consumers in Pakistan may face an increase of 19 paisa per unit in electricity bills for October due to fuel cost adjustment for August 2025. The Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA-G) requested the hike, citing rising costs of fuel used in power generation.
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) held a public hearing on Monday to review the request and will announce its final decision after examining the data.
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According to CPPA-G, the adjustment would apply for one month and affect all power distribution companies, including K-Electric, except lifeline consumers, prepaid users, and EV charging stations. If approved, the revision will add over Rs3 billion in extra burden on consumers.
Industrial representatives at the hearing opposed the increase, warning that electricity tariffs for industries could rise from Rs29 to Rs35 per unit, further raising their costs.
Fuel data shows that nuclear energy provided cheaper power at Rs2.19 per unit, while imported coal and oil-based plants generated electricity at significantly higher costs, with some reaching over Rs33 per unit. Imported electricity from Iran also proved costly at Rs41 per unit.
CPPA-G calculated an average generation cost of Rs7.50 per unit against the reference price of Rs7.31, justifying the request for the increase.
Meanwhile, petroleum prices are also expected to rise from October 1. Petrol may go up by Rs1.97 to Rs266.58 per litre, and high-speed diesel by Rs2.48 to Rs275.25 per litre.
Kerosene oil and light diesel oil are also set for increases, which will affect transport, agriculture, and households, especially in rural and northern regions where alternative fuels are scarce.
