Electricity consumers in Pakistan may face another price hike, as authorities have moved to increase tariffs under the monthly fuel adjustment mechanism.
The proposed increase could further burden households already dealing with rising living costs.
The Central Power Purchasing Authority (CPPA) has submitted an application to the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA), seeking an increase of Rs1.64 per unit for February.
NEPRA is scheduled to conduct a hearing on the request on March 31, after which a final decision will be announced.
Power generation mix for February
According to CPPA’s application, Pakistan’s electricity generation in February came from a mix of sources:
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23% from hydropower
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16% from local coal
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15% from imported coal
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11.5% from gas
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9.5% from imported RLNG
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18.83% from nuclear energy
This energy mix plays a key role in determining fuel adjustment costs, which are passed on to consumers.
Fuel price adjustment is a regular mechanism that reflects changes in the cost of power generation. When fuel costs increase, the burden is transferred to consumers through higher electricity tariffs.
