**Electricity Prices Likely to Drop Further in Pakistan**
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Good news for electricity consumers in Pakistan! The federal government plans to refund excess payments, potentially leading to lower bills. This decision follows a request by the Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) for a monthly fuel price adjustment for February.
In February, Pakistan produced 6.49 billion units of electricity, with 6.66 billion units supplied to power companies. The cost of electricity per unit was Rs 8.22, compared to a reference cost of Rs 8.52 per unit.
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) will review the CPPA’s request on March 26th. If approved, consumers could see a reduction of up to 30 paisas per unit.
February’s electricity generation mix included 27.12% from hydropower, 15.02% from local coal, 1.56% from imported coal, 10.32% from gas, 14.11% from imported LNG, and 26.59% from nuclear fuel.
This potential decrease isn’t the only positive development. K-Electric (KE) has also filed a petition with NEPRA for a significant Rs 4.84 per unit tariff cut. This refund is proposed because KE charged higher rates in January 2025. The proposed refund would amount to approximately Rs 4.84 billion to its customers. NEPRA is scheduled to hold a public hearing on KE’s request on March 20th.