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  • Nepra approves up to 51% increase in electricity prices for residential consumers

    Nepra approves up to 51% increase in electricity prices for residential consumers

    The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has approved a significant increase of up to 51 per cent in the base electricity rates for residential consumers. This adjustment is part of a new tariff schedule aimed at addressing rising energy costs.

    Under the revised rates, consumers using up to 200 units per month will see their tariffs remain unchanged until September 2024. However, from October 2024 onwards, substantial hikes will take effect, impacting millions of households across the country.

    For protected consumers using up to 100 units monthly, the tariff will rise from the current Rs7.74 to Rs11.69 per kilowatt-hour (kWh), representing a steep 51 per cent increase.

    Similarly, those consuming between 101 and 200 units will face a 41 per cent increase, with rates jumping from Rs10.06 to Rs14.16 per kWh. Notably, over 15.5 million consumers fall into this protected category.

    Non-protected consumers will also bear the brunt of these increases. For those using up to 100 units, the tariff will rise by 43 per cent, escalating from Rs16.48 to Rs23.59 per kWh. For consumption between 101 and 200 units, the rate will increase by 31 per cent, from Rs22.95 to Rs30.07 per kWh.

    For consumers exceeding 200 units, tariff increases will vary between 14 per cent and 26 per cent, effective from July 2024, with no additional changes expected for the rest of the fiscal year. Additionally, fixed charges ranging from Rs200 to Rs1,000 per kWh have been introduced for these categories.

    Nepra conducted a public hearing on 8 July to discuss government requests for an additional burden of over Rs700 billion to be passed on to electricity consumers through an average national tariff increase.

    In its final order, Nepra stated, “The authority has no objection in approving the motion along with the subsequent addendum of the federal government.”

    As a result of these changes, the average base electricity tariff will rise by Rs3.29 per unit, bringing it to Rs33.07—an 11 per cent increase compared to the fiscal year 2023-24. This decision marks a significant shift in the financial landscape for residential electricity consumers across Pakistan.

  • NEPRA wants fixed charges on electricity bills from July

    NEPRA wants fixed charges on electricity bills from July

    The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has decided to impose a new electricity tariff by imposing monthly fixed charges for residential consumers from July 1, ARY News reported.

    NEPRA has proposed fixed charges of Rs200-1,000 a month in electricity bills, which the government has yet to approve.

    As per the proposal, domestic consumers using 301-400 units a month will pay Rs 200 per month from July 1, 2024, while those using 401-500 units will pay Rs400, and end electricity consumers consuming 501-600 are to pay Rs600.

    The residential consumers who use the 601-700 units will pay Rs800 a month, and those who use above 700 units will pay Rs1,000 a month.

    Residential consumers using the ToU (time of use) meter will also pay Rs1,000 fixed charges a month.

    Commercial consumers having load less than five kilowatt will also pay Rs1,000 a month as fixed charges. However, users consuming loads of five kilowatt and above will now pay Rs. 2,000 from the existing Rs500, an increase of 300 percent.

    Currently, the total cost of electricity unit comprises 72 percent fixed charges and 28 percent variable charges, according to ARY News.

    After Budget 2024-25, the federal government added Rs. 5.72 per unit in power tariff.

    NEPRA had already announced that the average electricity tariff would rise to Rs. 35.50 per unit from the current Rs. 29.78.

  • SNGPL announces mealtime-focused gas supply plan for Lahore residents

    SNGPL announces mealtime-focused gas supply plan for Lahore residents

    Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) has introduced a fresh schedule for supplying natural gas to residential consumers in Lahore.

    As per the latest notification, the provision of sui gas will be facilitated from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM in the morning, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM during the afternoon, and from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM in the evening.

    These timings appear to align with SNGPL’s decision to ensure gas availability primarily during meal times in the three major segments of the day. This revised timetable will take effect starting from August 18, 2023.