In a major relief for electricity consumers, the federal government has approved a reduction in the basic electricity tariff by Rs 1.16 per unit across the country, effective from July 1, 2025.
The decision was formally approved by the federal cabinet, and the Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) has informed the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) about the move. The Power Division has already submitted an application to NEPRA seeking the implementation of a uniform tariff structure nationwide.
According to the new tariff plan, the maximum electricity tariff for domestic consumers will drop from Rs 48.84 to Rs 47.69 per unit.
Protected domestic consumers will also benefit from the revised rates:
• Users consuming 1 to 100 units will see a Rs 1.15 per unit reduction, bringing the tariff down to Rs 10.54.
• Those using 101 to 200 units will also get a Rs 1.15 per unit cut, lowering the rate to Rs 13.01.
Non-protected consumers will witness the following adjustments:
• 1 to 100 units: Tariff cut by Rs 1.15 to Rs 13.01 per unit
• 101 to 200 units: Reduction of Rs 1.16 to Rs 28.91
• 201 to 300 units: Tariff down by Rs 1.16 to Rs 33.10
• 301 to 400 units: Cut of Rs 1.16 to Rs 37.99
• 401 to 500 units: Down by Rs 1.14 to Rs 40.22
• 501 to 600 units: Slashed by Rs 1.16 to Rs 41.62
• 601 to 700 units: Dropped by Rs 1.16 to Rs 42.76
• Above 700 units: Reduced by Rs 1.15 to Rs 47.69
However, the per-unit rate may still vary depending on applicable taxes, which are not part of the base tariff.
Meanwhile, lifeline consumers will continue to pay Rs 3.95 per unit for usage up to 50 units per month, and Rs 7.74 per unit for consumption between 51 and 100 units.
The reduction in tariff is part of the government’s broader effort to ease the financial burden on electricity users amid inflationary pressures, and to streamline power sector reforms by moving towards a uniform tariff regime.