Pakistan cuts electricity rates as quarterly adjustment brings consumer relief

Published 09 Jun, 2026 01:47pm 1 min read

Pakistan’s power regulator has reduced electricity prices by Rs1.99 per unit for consumers across the country under a quarterly tariff adjustment, according to a notification issued by the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA).

The reduction was approved following government consent and relates to the quarterly adjustment for the January-March 2026 period, the notification said.

The lower tariff will be applicable for three months, from June through August 2026, and will be reflected in electricity bills during that period.

According to the notification, the quarterly adjustment will apply to electricity consumers nationwide and is expected to provide relief amounting to Rs67.173 billion.

The regulator said the reduction was made under the quarterly adjustment mechanism covering the January-March 2026 period.

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