Government announces reduction in electricity tariffs across country
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Pakistan's power regulator has approved a Rs1.71 per unit reduction in electricity prices across the country, including Karachi, under the head of petroleum levy relief, officials said on Thursday.
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) approved a federal government proposal to lower electricity tariffs and has forwarded its decision to the federal authorities for implementation.
The price cut will apply for the April to June 2025 quarter and will benefit consumers nationwide, including those served by K-Electric. However, the relief will not be extended to lifeline consumers, NEPRA said in a statement.
The federal government had submitted a request for the tariff reduction last month, following its move to increase petroleum levy on petrol and high-speed diesel by Rs10 per litre.
The government said the power tariff cut was aimed at passing on relief to consumers from the additional revenue generated through fuel levies.
NEPRA held a hearing on the proposal on April 4 and subsequently approved the price reduction.
Previously, electricity tariffs were reduced by Rs1.90 per unit under quarterly adjustments for consumers across Pakistan, including Karachi.
Earlier this month, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also announced a significant electricity tariff reduction for domestic users, up to Rs7.41 per unit, bringing the average rate down to Rs38.37 per unit. For industrial users, a Rs7.59 per unit cut was announced, reducing the average tariff to Rs40.60 per unit.
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