Electricity Price Decrease in Pakistan: NEPRA Approves Per-Unit Cut for January 2026 Bills

NEPRA has approved a 93 paisa per unit cut in electricity prices under the fuel price adjustment for November 2025. The relief will appear in January 2026 bills across Pakistan, including Karachi. Lifeline consumers remain excluded from this adjustment.

NEPRA Cuts Electricity Price by 93 Paisa Per Unit

NEPRA confirmed a reduction of Rs0.93 per unit in power tariffs. The cut comes under the fuel price adjustment for November 2025.

This relief applies to electricity consumers across Pakistan. Karachi users will also see the impact in their January bills. The change does not affect the base tariff. It appears as a separate line item under fuel cost adjustment.

Fuel price adjustment reflects the real cost of power generation. When fuel prices fall, bills come down. When they rise, bills increase. In November 2025, power generation costs dropped. NEPRA passed that benefit to consumers through this adjustment.

This decision follows NEPRA’s regular monthly review. Distribution companies submitted fuel cost data. NEPRA verified it and approved the negative adjustment.

Who Gets the Relief and Who Does Not

Most domestic and commercial consumers will benefit. This includes residential users, commercial connections, and industrial consumers on the national grid.

Lifeline consumers remain excluded. These users already receive subsidized electricity rates. The notification also keeps some special categories outside the adjustment, as per standard FCA rules.

This cut is separate from NEPRA’s annual tariff decisions. It does not change long-term rates. It only affects January 2026 bills.