ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) approved the government’s request on Thursday to reduce electricity prices by Rs1.71 per unit for three months.
Last month, the government formally requested Nepra to decrease electricity rates by Rs1.71 per unit from April to June for all consumers across the country. This move is part of the government’s efforts to lower consumer tariffs and stimulate demand.
Nepra held a hearing on the government’s petition on April 4 and reserved its decision. During this hearing, it was noted that the total reduction of Rs7.41 per unit in power rates, as announced by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, included a Rs1.71 per unit relief in the petroleum levy.
The request from the Ministry of Energy to grant an additional subsidy of Rs1.71 per kWh to all consumers of XWDISCOs and K-Electric (excluding lifeline consumers) from April to June 2025 was approved.
