ISLAMABAD:Electricity consumers across the country have received significant financial relief as power tariffs dropped by 71 paisa per unit, with the government passing on Rs46.56 billion in benefits to ease pressure on households and industry.
The Power Division on Tuesday said the government remains committed to providing maximum relief to consumers, highlighting that electricity users have been given a cumulative relief of Rs46.56 billion during the first eight months (July–February) of fiscal year 2025–26.
According to the spokesperson, the overall electricity tariff has been reduced by Rs0.71 per unit during the period, reflecting the government’s efforts to cushion consumers against rising global energy costs.
The statement noted that industrial consumers have been the major beneficiaries of tariff adjustments. The industrial tariff has dropped by Rs14.44 per unit over two years, falling from Rs49.19 per unit in March 2024 to Rs34.75 per unit in March 2026, significantly improving cost competitiveness for the sector.
During January and February 2026, consumers received a net relief of Rs26.85 billion. While a positive fuel charges adjustment (FCA) of Rs21.18 billion was recorded due to higher demand and the forced outage of K-3, it was offset by a negative quarterly tariff adjustment (QTA) of Rs48 billion.
Overall, from July to February, consumers were provided relief of Rs13.28 billion through FCA and Rs33.29 billion through QTA, resulting in a substantial net benefit.
The Power Division emphasized that despite fluctuations in global fuel prices and supply disruptions, the government has absorbed cost pressures to ensure stability in electricity prices. Tariff adjustments are influenced by multiple variables, including international fuel prices, exchange rate movements, demand patterns, and the energy generation mix.
The spokesperson reiterated that the government is actively working with relevant stakeholders to minimize the impact of external factors and prevent unnecessary financial burden on consumers, ensuring that the benefits of tariff adjustments are fully passed on.
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