Business Desk 
Jul 29, 2025
Electricity prices in Pakistan are expected to receive slight relief as a reduction of 65 paisas per unit, providing ease to consumers.
According to a request submitted by the Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) to the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA), the proposed decrease is part of the monthly fuel cost adjustment for June 2025.
NEPRA is scheduled to conduct a public hearing on the matter on July 30, 2025.
The CPPA report noted that over 13.31 billion units of electricity were generated in June at an average cost of Rs7.68 per unit. In contrast, the reference cost was Rs 8.33 per unit, creating room for a potential tariff reduction.
Notably, a major factor contributing to the lower generation cost is the increased share of hydropower, which contributed 39% to the overall electricity generation during the month.
Additionally, 20% of electricity was produced using a mix of local and imported coal, while 16% came from imported RLNG.
It is worth noting that if the request is approved, the proposed cut will offer financial relief to consumers already grappling with economic hardship.
Meanwhile, NEPRA has already announced reductions in electricity tariffs under earlier monthly fuel adjustments.
According to a recent notification, K-Electric (KE) consumers will benefit from a Rs4.03 per unit cut based on April 2025’s fuel cost, while a reduction of 5 paisas per unit has been approved for consumers in other parts of the country.
