{
  "id": 3506810,
  "title": "IPPs Are Making Home Electricity Very Unaffordable",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/ipps-are-making-home-electricity-very-unaffordable",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-26T11:39:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ProPakistani",
    "slug": "propakistani",
    "url": "https://propakistani.pk/2026/08/26/ipps-are-making-home-electricity-very-unaffordable/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Independent power producers (IPPs) and state-owned entities are paying substantially more for electricity than those received through competitive government contracts, resulting in inflated electricity bills for residential customers. The Power Division and the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) have pinpointed issues with the procurement methods of certain IPPs, particularly concerning imported coal. These inefficiencies translate into higher fuel costs, which are passed onto consumers via monthly adjustments for fuel prices. The matter came to light after a recent bid for coal supply to a 660-megawatt power plant in Jamshoro granted a significant discount of $7.12 per ton. In contrast, some coal contracts with IPPs provided discounts as low as $0.20 to $0.50 per ton. The Power Division's investigation revealed substantial inefficiencies in the procurement of imported coal and subsequently issued new policy guidelines aimed at tackling these problems. These changes could potentially save the national government up to Rs. 380 million each year. NEPRA had previously raised concerns about the coal procurement procedures employed by a private power plant, which secured a six-year coal supply contract with discounts of only $0.20 to $0.50 per ton. The regulator found that evaluating bids solely against estimated future coal prices could hinder suppliers from competing effectively on discounts, as future coal prices may vary. NEPRA emphasized that a greater emphasis on supplier discounts during bid evaluation could produce more competitive offers.",
  "summary": "Private and state-owned Independent power producers (IPPs) are paying significantly higher prices than those achieved through competitive government procurement. This … Read More The post IPPs Are Making Home Electricity Very Unaffordable appeared first on ProPakistani .",
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}