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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 …
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The chairman and members of the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) have awarded themselves a shocking 220% pay raise. They did this without approval from the federal cabinet, sources told Geo News. According to NEPRA insiders, officials increased their salaries to between Rs2 million and Rs2.2 million. They bypassed the mandatory approval process. The …
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Consumers across Pakistan, including Karachi, may soon benefit from a drop in electricity prices. Power distribution companies (DISCOs) have formally requested the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) to approve a reduction of Rs2 per unit under the quarterly tariff adjustment. Request for Rs52 Billion Relief DISCOs have filed an application seeking Rs52.12 billion in …
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Electricity consumers in Pakistan may get temporary relief as the power tariff is expected to drop by Rs1.30 per unit for a month. The Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) has requested a reduction in the monthly fuel price adjustment for December. The CPPA’s petition will be heard tomorrow. According to the request, the estimated fuel …
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Federal Minister for Energy, Awais Leghari, announced significant progress in reducing electricity rates, with ongoing discussions with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) potentially lowering tariffs by Rs10 to 12 per unit. Speaking at the Parliament House, he revealed that renegotiations with Independent Power Producers (IPPs) have already saved the country Rs1,100 billion, directly benefiting consumers. …
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ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has asked the government to review Rs15.28 per unit taxes on electricity. The regulator has also questioned the uniform consumer tariff policy, which it says incentivizes inefficiencies in the power sector. In its State of the Industry Report 2024, Nepra warned that high electricity costs are crippling …
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K-Electric has submitted a request to NEPRA to approve a refund of Rs. 4.98 per unit to its consumers. This refund is for overcharged electricity rates in November 2024. The company plans to return Rs. 7.179 billion to consumers in the February 2025 billing cycle. The refund falls under the Monthly Fuel Charges Adjustment (FCA) …
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The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has reviewed K-Electric’s October monthly Fuel Charges Adjustment (FCA). The public hearing took place at NEPRA headquarters. The Chairman of NEPRA led the session. K-Electric Proposes Reduction K-Electric proposed a reduction of 27 paisa per unit in October’s FCA. The company submitted this request to NEPRA for approval. …
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ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) on Friday approved the Winter Package proposed by the federal government, offering discounts to consumers on additional electricity usage. The package is aimed at promoting energy efficiency during the colder months, with reduced rates for domestic, industrial, and commercial consumers. Discounts for Domestic and Industrial Consumers Under …
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KARACHI: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has announced an 18-paisa per unit reduction in electricity prices for Karachi consumers. This reduction falls under the September 2024 monthly adjustment and will reflect in December bills. Reduction Not Applicable to Small-Scale Consumers The relief, however, excludes consumers who use up to 300 units per month. …
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The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) revealed on Tuesday that a proposed negative fuel cost adjustment (FCA) could lead to a tariff increase of 26 paise per unit in December. The adjustment request, submitted by ex-Wapda distribution companies (Discos), aims to reflect fuel cost changes for October. A Nepra official explained during a public …
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The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has approved a fuel charge adjustment (FCA) reduction of PKR 1.28 per unit for the month of September 2024. This decision was taken after the Central Power Purchasing Agency-Guarantee (CPPA-G) submitted a request to NEPRA. The CPPA-G had initially asked for a PKR 0.71 per unit decrease in …
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Karachi: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) is considering the possibility of restricting public hearings. During a recent public hearing on K-Electric’s September Fuel Charge Adjustment (FCA), an intense criticism from a Jamaat-e-Islami representative, turning the discussion into a political matter, led NEPRA members and the chairman to express frustration. Indicating potential limits on …
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ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) raised concerns on Thursday regarding negotiations with Independent Power Producers (IPPs). These discussions could negatively impact investment in Pakistan. Nepra members expressed their worries during a public hearing on the provisional Fuel Charges Adjustment (FCA) for K-Electric for September 2024. K-Electric has requested a negative adjustment of …
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The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has approved an electricity price increase for Karachi, raising the rate by Rs3.03 per unit. This adjustment, part of the July 2024 monthly fuel price adjustment, will impact consumer bills starting in December 2024. This increase comes as K-Electric requested a higher rate, citing rising fuel costs. December …
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KARACHI: K-Electric has launched its state-of-the-art 500 kV KKI Grid, enabling the dispatch of reliable and affordable electricity from the National Grid to Karachi. This significant interconnection aims to enhance energy security for local industries and the southern region. The project marks a pivotal milestone for Karachi’s energy infrastructure. The KKI Grid is expected to …
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ISLAMABAD: Electricity demand in Pakistan has officially crashed, signaling a significant challenge for the energy sector. This drop will likely outweigh a nominal decline in fuel costs next month, resulting in a substantial increase in quarterly tariff adjustments. This situation arises despite the addition of 21,000 MW of generation capacity over the past six years, …
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ISLAMABAD – The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has fined K-Electric (KE) Rs 10 million over electrocution incidents that claimed 33 lives in Karachi between 2022 and 2023. NEPRA imposed the fine after rejecting KE’s response to a show-cause notice regarding the fatal incidents. The regulatory body has ordered K-Electric to deposit the fine …
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Karachi: Power distribution companies (DISCOs) in Pakistan have been found guilty of overbilling consumers by a staggering Rs8.44 billion to cover up their line losses, according to an official report. The report highlights widespread malpractice among several power companies, leading to an uproar among consumers and calls for accountability. The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority …
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ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has approved an additional charge of Rs1.743 per unit for electricity consumers, effective from September 2024. This decision allows both state-owned distribution companies (Discos) and K-Electric to recover Rs43.23 billion over the next three months. The recovery will address quarterly adjustments for the fourth quarter (April-June) of …
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The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has given the green light to K-Electric’s monthly Fuel Charge Adjustment (FCA) requests for May and June 2024. The FCA rates will be set at 2.59 rupees per unit for May and 3.168 rupees per unit for June, though these charges will be applied separately over the two …
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The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has announced an increase in electricity tariffs by Rs 2.56 per unit. This hike, effective from August, is expected to generate an additional Rs 33 billion from consumers across Pakistan. The new tariff is part of the monthly fuel cost adjustment (FCA) for June and will be reflected …
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On February 23, 2023, K-Electric (KE) hosted a visit from senior officials of the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA), led by Member (Technical) Rafique Ahmad Shaikh. The purpose of the visit was to assess KE’s performance and compliance with NEPRA’s regulations, including the Act, Performance Standards (Distribution) Rules 2005, Distribution Code, and other applicable …
