The charge is intended to recover fuel costs that were significantly higher than what customers were billed in February.
ISLAMABAD: Electricity consumers may face higher power bills starting in April, as power companies have requested approval from the national regulator for an additional charge of Rs1.64 per unit.
According to The News, the proposed charge is intended to cover fuel costs that exceeded what customers were billed in February 2026.
The Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA-G), representing ex-WAPDA distribution companies, submitted the request to the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority.
In its application, the CPPA-G highlighted a difference between the reference fuel cost of Rs6.73 per unit included in February bills and the actual cost of Rs8.37 per unit—creating a gap of nearly 25%.
If approved, the surcharge would also apply to consumers of K-Electric.
Total electricity generation in February stood at 7,696 gigawatt-hours (GWh), costing Rs62.75 billion, which is approximately Rs8.15 per unit.
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