Government Plans Relief in Electricity Prices and Fixed Charges
The federal government has announced a plan to give relief in electricity prices and adjustment in fixed charges for homes, business and industries. After approval from the federal cabinet, the power division has submitted the proposal to NEPRA. NEPRA will hear on 10 February and then the final decision will be taken.
This plan mainly affects households using more than 300 units per month, while also introducing changes that will impact lower-usage consumers for the first time. To check your lesco bill visit home page.
Who Will Be Affected by Fixed Charges
The proposal expands fixed charges to include both protected and non-protected domestic users. Earlier, these charges were limited to higher-usage non-protected consumers.
Proposed Fixed Charges for Protected Households
|
Monthly Usage |
Proposed Fixed Charge |
|
Up to 100 units |
Rs 200 per month |
|
Up to 200 units |
Rs 300 per month |
Proposed Fixed Charges for Non-Protected Households
|
Monthly Usage |
Proposed Fixed Charge |
|
Up to 100 units |
Rs 275 |
|
Up to 200 units |
Rs 300 |
|
Up to 300 units |
Rs 350 |
|
Up to 400 units |
Rs 400 |
|
Up to 500 units |
Rs 500 |
|
Up to 600 units |
Rs 675 |
|
Up to 700 units |
Rs 675 |
|
Above 700 units |
Rs 675 |
Some higher-usage slabs may see lower fixed charges compared to the current system.
Expected Relief in Electricity Prices
The government has also suggested lowering per-unit electricity rates for many domestic users. The reduction depends on how much electricity a household consumes each month.
Proposed Per-Unit Price Reduction for Households
|
Monthly Usage |
Proposed Reduction |
|
Up to 400 units |
Rs 1.53 per unit |
|
Up to 500 units |
Rs 1.25 per unit |
|
Up to 600 units |
Rs 1.40 per unit |
|
Up to 700 units |
Rs 0.91 per unit |
|
Above 700 units |
Rs 0.49 per unit |
Relief for Commercial and Industrial Users
The proposal also includes support for businesses and factories, which often face higher energy costs.
Proposed Reductions for Businesses and Industry
|
User Type |
Proposed Relief |
|
Commercial users (5 kW or more) |
Rs 1.15 per unit |
|
Industrial sector |
Up to Rs 5 per unit |
These changes aim to lower operating costs and support economic activity.
What to Expect Next
NEPRA will review the proposal during its hearing on 10 February. Any changes will only take effect after formal approval. Until then, electricity users should wait for the final announcement before expecting adjustments in their bills.
