Important Update for Electricity Consumers Worried About High Bills
Electricity bills in Pakistan are likely to increase significantly in the coming months, adding pressure on consumers already burdened by high inflation.
The Government of Pakistan had previously introduced a low-cost electricity relief package, offering per-unit discounts to consumers. However, this relief is now nearing its end, with most of the benefits expected to expire by the end of July.
According to sources, a Rs. 1.55 per unit relief under the third quarter adjustment of the last fiscal year will end this month. Prior to this, a Rs. 4.51 per unit discount, including Rs. 3.61 for Karachi consumers, had already been withdrawn.
Additionally, other adjustments and fuel cost reductions such as:
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Rs. 1.90 per unit (2nd quarter adjustment)
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Rs. 1.71 per unit (Petroleum Levy)
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Rs. 0.90 per unit (DISCO discount)
have already expired as of June.
While minor reductions in base tariffs and monthly adjustments are still in effect, government insiders suggest these may also end soon — potentially triggering a noticeable increase in electricity prices for ordinary consumers, especially those using more than 200 units monthly. Public concern has already intensified over post-200 unit billing.
On April 3, the Prime Minister announced a Rs. 7.41 per unit reduction in electricity rates for domestic users. This was followed by further reductions of Rs. 1.16 (base tariff) and Rs. 0.50 (monthly adjustment).
However, energy experts warn that if all relief is withdrawn, electricity bills could sharply rise in the coming months, worsening financial stress for households.
