ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has approved a new electricity tariff design, introducing monthly fixed charges for residential consumers starting July 1, 2024.
Under the new proposal, residential consumers using 301-400 units per month will incur fixed charges of Rs. 200 monthly. Consumers in the 401-500 units bracket will pay Rs. 400, while those in the 501-600 units range will face Rs. 600 in fixed charges. Usage exceeding 600 units will see charges increase to Rs. 800 for 601-700 units and Rs. 1,000 for consumption above 700 units per month.
Additionally, residential consumers with ToU (Time of Use) meters will also be subject to Rs. 1,000 fixed charges monthly.
For commercial consumers, those with a load less than 5kW will pay Rs. 1,000 per month in fixed charges, whereas users with a load of 5kW and above will see an increase from Rs. 500 to Rs. 2,000, marking a 300% rise.
Following is the complete list of slabs:
Units consumed (GWh) Fixed Charge(s)
301-400 units/month Rs. 200/month
401-500 units/month Rs. 400/month
501-600 units/month Rs. 600/month
601-700 units/month Rs. 800/month
Above 700 units/month Rs. 1,000/month
The new tariff structure follows the announcement of Budget 2024-25, which included a hike of Rs. 5.72 per unit in power tariffs. NEPRA stated that the average electricity tariff will rise to Rs. 35.50 per unit, up from the current Rs. 29.78.
The new fixed charges aim to balance the cost burden between fixed and variable charges, with fixed charges now constituting 72% of the total electricity unit cost, while 28% remains variable.”
