Nepra Cuts Electricity Price by Rs1.89 per Unit, Effective August 2025

In a significant move to ease the financial burden on consumers, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has approved a reduction of Rs1.89 per unit in electricity prices for the period of April to June 2025. This revised tariff will be applicable across all power distribution companies (Discos), including K-Electric customers. The price reduction, which will be reflected in August’s electricity bills, aims to bring Rs55.8 billion in relief to consumers nationwide.

The decision, made public on Thursday, is part of the quarterly tariff adjustment and will remain in effect for the next three months, from August through October 2025. The adjustment is expected to alleviate financial strain for millions of electricity consumers across the country. The price change will be directly applied to consumers’ bills starting in August.

Nepra’s decision follows a series of recent actions aimed at reducing electricity costs. Just last month, the regulatory body slashed the tariff by Rs4.03 per unit for K-Electric users through a monthly fuel cost adjustment mechanism, while the rest of the country saw a 50-paisa per unit reduction. This move was reflected in July’s bills, providing substantial relief to those affected by high electricity costs.

In addition to these measures, the federal government has also taken steps to further reduce electricity expenses. A decision to eliminate the provincial electricity duty on power bills, which came into effect on July 1, was officially communicated to all provincial chief ministers in June. The combination of tariff reductions and tax exemptions is expected to provide much-needed relief to households and businesses struggling with rising electricity prices.