Islamabad: A piece of good news has emerged for citizens burdened by inflation, as electricity prices are expected to decline across the country for the next three months. The federal government has formally submitted a request to NEPRA to reduce power tariffs.
According to the details, the Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) has filed the request under the head of quarterly adjustment for the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2024-25.
NEPRA will hold a hearing on CPPA’s request on August 4. If approved, electricity consumers will receive relief amounting to over Rs. 53.39 billion. The quarterly adjustment will also apply to K-Electric and all government-owned DISCOs.
If the request is approved, consumers will receive a relief of Rs. 1.75 per unit for August, September, and October, and up to Rs. 2.10 per unit for September, October, and November.
