ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has approved a reduction of Rs 0.65 per unit in electricity tariff for the month of June 2025, under the monthly Fuel Charges Adjustment (FCA) mechanism, ARY News reported on Thursday.
According to NEPRA’s official notification, this adjustment will be reflected in electricity bills for August 2025, providing financial relief to millions of consumers.
The decision was based on fuel cost data submitted by the Central Power Purchasing Agency Guarantee Limited (CPPA-G). The actual fuel cost for June stood at Rs 7.68 per unit, which is lower than the reference cost of Rs 8.33 per unit. Due to this lower-than-expected cost, NEPRA approved the tariff cut to pass on the benefit to the consumers.
This FCA will be applicable to all Distribution Companies (DISCOs), including K-Electric, and will offer significant relief to consumers of Ex-WAPDA Distribution Companies (XWDISCOs). However, lifeline consumers, Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (EVCS), and pre-paid meter users are excluded, as per NEPRA’s standard rules.
Public Hearing and Stakeholder Participation
Before finalizing the adjustment, NEPRA conducted a public hearing on July 30, 2025, at NEPRA Tower, Islamabad. While several stakeholders attended, key institutions like the Ministry of Energy, SSGCL, SNGPL, and the Ministry of Finance were notably absent, despite having received official invitations.
Electricity Generation in June 2025
In June 2025, Pakistan generated 13,744 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of electricity. The generation mix was led by hydropower, contributing 39.36%, followed by RLNG (16.12%), local coal (10.99%), imported coal (10.16%), and nuclear energy (10.06%). Notably, solar energy was provided at zero cost, while electricity imported from Iran was the most expensive, priced at Rs 22.5155 per unit.
After accounting for 2.97% transmission losses, a total of 13,310 GWh was supplied to power distribution companies, at an average cost of Rs 7.68 per unit, leading to the approved fuel cost adjustment.
This move is expected to ease the financial burden on consumers amid rising inflation and fluctuating energy prices.
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