NEPRA approves a reduction of Rs1.14 per unit in the electricity base tariff.

The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has sanctioned a reduction of Rs1.14 per unit in the average base electricity tariff.
Nonetheless, lifeline consumers will not receive this assistance. The decision has been submitted to the federal government for notification.
The audit report indicates that the tariff for consumers utilizing up to 100 units of electricity is established at Rs10.54 per unit, whereas those consuming between 101 and 200 units will incur a charge of Rs13.01 per unit.
The tariff for unprotected consumers is Rs22.44 per unit for the first 100 units, Rs28.91 per unit for 101 to 200 units, and Rs33.10 per unit for 201 to 300 units.
Non-protected Time of Use (TOU) consumers exceeding 300 units will incur a charge of Rs41.78 per unit.
NEPRA’s decision stipulates that commercial consumers will be charged Rs45.43 per unit, general services consumers Rs43.17 per unit, industrial consumers Rs33.48 per unit, agricultural consumers Rs30.75 per unit, and bulk consumers Rs41.76 per unit.
NEPRA indicated that the objective of the price reduction is to alleviate consumer burdens; however, the lifeline consumer category will be excluded from this decision.