{
  "id": 1648118,
  "title": "Power Generation Rises In July As Hydel And Coal Output Hit Record Highs",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/power-generation-rises-in-july-as-hydel-and-coal-output-hit-record",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-18T06:05:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ProPakistani",
    "slug": "propakistani",
    "url": "https://propakistani.pk/2026/08/18/power-generation-rises-in-july-as-hydel-and-coal-output-hit-record-highs/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Pakistan's power generation rose 7 percent year over year to 15,122 GWh in July 2026, with hydel and coal-based plants contributing to record-high output, according to data from Arif Habib Limited. Hydel generation increased by 6 percent to 6,019 GWh, while local coal generation jumped 10 percent to 1,650 GWh, and imported coal generation surged 90 percent to 2,169 GWh. However, the average cost of generation rose 38 percent year over year to Rs. 10.75 per kWh, driven by higher reliance on RLNG and furnace oil, and increased oil prices. Distribution companies sought a significant Fuel Charges Adjustment of Rs. 2.52 per kWh, the highest since June 2024, potentially increasing the cost burden for consumers if approved by the regulator.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}