NEPRA raises power tariff by Rs2 per unit
July adjustment to add over Rs33b burden on consumers
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has raised electricity tariffs by Rs2.06 per unit and 52 paisas per unit under the monthly and quarterly adjustments respectively. This comes as a further burden for consumers who are already facing high electricity prices. The additional monthly adjustment will be reflected in bills issued in September and includes a transfer of over Rs33 billion onto consumers.
Similarly, the quarterly adjustment will apply from September to November 2026, adding Rs12.67 billion to the financial strain of electricity consumers. Nepra also approved mandatory Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in an upcoming auction for 800 megawatts of renewable power capacity from wind and solar projects, requiring prospective bidders to commit to at least 10% of their proposed capacity to be provided by BESS.
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