The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has announced a Rs1.15 per unit decrease in Pakistan’s basic electricity tariff, aiming to ease the burden of high energy costs. The decision, made official on Wednesday, awaits final notification by the federal government before implementation.

This adjustment comes in response to the federal government’s proposal to reduce base energy rates across the board. Once notified, the revised tariff structure will take effect nationwide, potentially providing marginal but welcome relief to millions of domestic and industrial consumers.

NEPRA has already granted a separate relief to K-Electric, with a Rs2.99/unit cut under March’s fuel cost adjustment (FCA) mechanism. That change will be reflected in June’s electricity bills, providing short-term financial ease for Karachi’s residents, who are currently facing extended power outages and record-high temperatures.

The city continues to endure intensifying load-shedding, causing disruptions in daily life and sparking protests. Public frustration is mounting, and even lawmakers have begun voicing concerns over unreliable electricity supply.

In a recent interview on ARY News, K-Electric’s CEO Moonis Alvi addressed the high electricity costs, explaining that price-setting lies with federal policies rather than the company itself. He added that while KE distributes electricity, generation and pricing are heavily influenced by government frameworks, particularly regarding imported fuel dependency.

These tariff changes—though limited—signal the government’s effort to manage rising inflation and ensure greater transparency and affordability in energy pricing.