ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has deferred its decision on a request for a negative fuel charge adjustment (FCA) of Rs0.3681 per unit for September 2025.
On Wednesday the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) concluded a public hearing on the Central Power Purchasing Agency-Guarantee’s (CPPA-G) request for a negative fuel charge adjustment (FCA) of PKR 0.3681 per unit for September 2025.
During the hearing, CPPA-G informed the regulator that the proposed negative adjustment reflects lower fuel costs during September, driven by changes in the generation mix and easing global fuel prices.Â
NEPRA, after reviewing the data, will issue its final decision determining the exact relief to be passed on to consumers and the billing month in which it will apply.
According to NEPRA, the negative FCA—once notified—will be applicable to all consumer categories except lifeline consumers, protected domestic consumers, electric vehicle charging stations (EVCS), and prepaid meter users.
The adjustment will also extend to K-Electric (KE) customers under the tariff rationalization mechanism approved by the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) on August 19, 2025. Any difference between the FCA determined for KE and the uniform tariff will be settled through government subsidy.
Fuel charge adjustments are a regular monthly feature, reflecting changes in global energy prices and their impact on power generation costs. While consumers often bear higher bills when fuel costs rise, negative FCAs offer some respite by reducing per-unit charges when international prices ease.
If approved, this Rs0.37 per unit cut will provide much-needed relief to millions of power consumers struggling with inflation and high electricity tariffs.
