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Electricity Prices Cut by Rs1.99 per Unit Under QTA

ISLAMABAD: According to Beyond Time News, electricity prices have been reduced by Rs1.99 per unit under the quarterly tariff adjustment (QTA), offering relief to consumers nationwide.

NEPRA Issues Notification

The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) confirmed the reduction in an official notification. The revised tariff will remain applicable for June to August 2026.

The adjustment is based on the quarterly review for January to March 2026, with an estimated financial impact of Rs67.17 billion.

Applicability

The relief applies across most consumer categories, including K-Electric users.

However, lifeline consumers, incremental consumption users, and prepaid consumers are not included in this adjustment.

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Objective

NEPRA said the reduction reflects routine quarterly adjustments under the tariff mechanism and is intended to ease consumer burden.

FAQs

What is the reduction amount?

Rs1.99 per unit.

How long will it remain effective?

From June to August 2026.

Who will benefit?

Most electricity consumers, including K-Electric users.

Who is excluded?

Lifeline, incremental usage, and prepaid consumers.

Why was the tariff reduced?

Due to quarterly adjustments under NEPRA’s review mechanism.

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