ISLAMABAD: The federal government of Pakistan has announced a substantial increase in electricity tariffs, impacting millions of households nationwide, in a bid to stabilize the financial health of the national power sector, local media reported on Sunday.
The new tariff structure, detailed in a notification by the Power Division, introduces significant adjustments that will affect residential consumers across different usage brackets. While households consuming up to 200 units per month will benefit from a temporary exemption from the increase for three months, all other residential users will bear significant increases in their electricity bills.
Under the revised rates, the base tariff for electricity has surged to PKR 48.84 per unit. For households consuming between 201 and 300 units monthly, the new rate is PKR 34.26 per unit, marking an increase of PKR 7.12 per unit. Consumers falling within the 301-400 units bracket will now pay PKR 39.15 per unit, reflecting a rise of PKR 7.02 per unit. Similarly, those using between 401 and 500 units will face a tariff of PKR 41.36 per unit, an increase of PKR 6.12.
The government’s decision to raise electricity tariffs comes amid efforts to address the financial strains plaguing the national power sector. These adjustments are aimed at generating revenue necessary to stabilize the sector and ensure consistent electricity supply across the country.
The announcement has sparked concerns among consumers already grappling with economic challenges exacerbated by inflation and rising living costs. Many Pakistanis rely heavily on electricity for daily necessities.
