ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) is expected to approve a Rs2 per unit reduction in electricity tariff under fuel cost adjustment (FCA) for January 2025. The Central Power Purchasing Agency Guarantee Limited (CPPA-G) has submitted a petition proposing a refund of Rs2.32 per unit to consumers.
CPPA-G Seeks Approval for Tariff Reduction
The CPPA-G, representing Ex-Wapda Distribution Companies (XWDiscos), filed an application with NEPRA, requesting the reduction. The adjustment reflects the difference between reference fuel charges and the actual fuel cost in January 2025.
A public hearing on the petition is scheduled for February 27, where NEPRA will review the request and make a final decision.
Electricity Production and Cost Breakdown
According to the petition, a total of 7.816 billion units of electricity were produced in January. The reference fuel charge billed to consumers was Rs13.1 per unit, while the actual cost was Rs10.78 per unit. The difference of Rs2.32 per unit is now proposed for refund.
The electricity generation mix in January was as follows:
- Hydel power: 10.63%
- Local coal: 15.56%
- Imported coal: 8.53%
- Furnace oil: 1.53%
- Local gas: 13.11%
- Imported LNG: 18.92%
- Nuclear power: 26.61%
K-Electric Also Seeks Power Tariff Reduction
Earlier today, K-Electric (KE) also filed a petition with NEPRA, requesting a Rs4.95 per unit reduction in power tariff. The proposed refund comes after KE charged higher electricity rates in December 2024.
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When Will the Power Tariff Cut Be Approved?
The final decision on the Rs2 per unit tariff reduction will be announced after NEPRA’s public hearing on February 27. If approved, consumers will receive the refund in their upcoming electricity bills.
How much will the power tariff be reduced by NEPRA?
NEPRA is likely to approve a Rs2 per unit reduction in electricity tariff under fuel cost adjustment (FCA) for January 2025.
Why is CPPA-G requesting a tariff reduction?
CPPA-G filed a petition with NEPRA because the actual fuel cost for January 2025 was lower than the reference charges billed to consumers.
When will NEPRA announce the final decision?
NEPRA will conduct a public hearing on February 27, 2025, to finalize the tariff reduction.
How will consumers benefit from the reduced tariff?
If approved, the Rs2 per unit refund will be adjusted in upcoming electricity bills, reducing costs for consumers.
What is K-Electric’s proposed tariff reduction?
K-Electric (KE) has requested a Rs4.95 per unit reduction, following higher rates in December 2024.
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