Power distribution companies (DISCOs) in Pakistan have proposed a decrease of 30 paisa per unit in electricity tariffs, attributing it to a fuel charges adjustment (FCA) for February 2025. The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has scheduled a public hearing on March 26 to review this request.
The proposal, submitted via the Central Power Purchasing Agency Guarantee Limited (CPPA-G), suggests bringing down the fuel cost adjustment from Rs8.5276 to Rs8.2292 per unit. Electricity generation in February totalled 6,945 gigawatt hours (GWh), with major contributions from hydropower (27.12%), nuclear energy (26.59%), and local coal (15.02%). Renewables like wind and solar accounted for smaller shares, at 2.50% and 1.22%, respectively.
NEPRA has encouraged stakeholders to submit objections ahead of the hearing. While this reduction appears promising for electricity consumers, its impact on long-term energy planning and costs will depend on global fuel market trends and local efficiency improvements.
