Nepra Approves Rs25.30 Tariff Hike for Incremental Consumption Package

ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has approved a Rs25.30 per unit increase in the marginal rate under the Incremental Consumption Package, specifically targeting industrial and agricultural consumers. This adjustment, announced on Friday, is set to take effect in November 2026.

A spokesperson for the power division clarified that this increase does not represent a rise in the overall industrial power tariff. The revision is attributed to escalating marginal generation costs, influenced by the ongoing US-Iran conflict, which has affected energy prices globally.

The spokesperson emphasized that the temporary rise in the incremental package rate is designed to ensure that the financial relief provided under this package does not burden other consumers, particularly those who do not benefit from the package.

Looking ahead, stakeholders are urged to monitor the situation closely as the power division prepares for further assessments of the energy market and its implications for consumers. The government aims to maintain a balance between providing relief to specific sectors while safeguarding the interests of the broader consumer base.