ISLAMABAD: Electricity consumers in Pakistan could see a further rise in power bills after the Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) requested the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) to approve a Rs1.20 per unit increase under the monthly fuel cost adjustment (FCA) for June.
According to the petition, the proposed revision reflects higher fuel expenses incurred in electricity generation during the month. NEPRA has scheduled a public hearing on the request for July 29, after which it will decide whether to approve the adjustment.
CPPA reported that 13.431 billion units of electricity were generated in June, with more than 13 billion units supplied to power distribution companies. The average generation cost reached Rs8.91 per unit, exceeding the reference fuel cost of Rs7.71 per unit.
The agency’s data showed that hydropower remained the largest source of electricity generation, contributing 39.03% of the total output. It was followed by nuclear power (13.40%), imported coal (12.65%), local coal (10.11%), imported LNG (11.02%), local gas (6.45%), wind energy (5.03%), solar power (0.82%), and furnace oil (0.74%).
NEPRA will examine the petition and supporting data before announcing its final decision on the proposed tariff revision.
Earlier this month, the power regulator approved a separate Rs0.34 per unit increase in electricity tariffs under the May fuel cost adjustment. The revised rates were implemented for consumers of all power distribution companies, including K-Electric, with the additional charges reflected in July electricity bills.
