June electricity bills may bring 20 paisa relief for consumers

ISLAMABAD:Electricity consumers across the country are likely to receive relief of up to 20 paisa per unit in June 2026 electricity bills, as the impact of quarterly and monthly tariff adjustments offsets each other, according to the Power Division.

The quarterly adjustment is expected to reduce electricity prices by Rs1.93 per unit, while the April monthly fuel cost adjustment reflects an increase of Rs1.73 per unit, resulting in a net relief effect in the upcoming billing cycle.

However, the final decision will be taken by the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) after completion of hearings on both quarterly and monthly adjustment petitions.

The Power Division stated that the quarterly adjustment alone is expected to provide around Rs65 billion relief to consumers over the next three months, reflecting adjustments in generation costs and system efficiencies.

In contrast, the April monthly fuel adjustment initially indicated an increase of Rs5 to Rs6 per unit due to higher fuel costs and RLNG constraints, but this impact was contained at Rs1.73 per unit through operational measures.

It was further stated that despite LNG shortages and increased reliance on expensive furnace oil, consumers were not subjected to the full impact of global fuel price volatility.

According to official details, the Power Division successfully managed to avoid a potential burden of around Rs38 billion that could have been passed on to electricity consumers.

The adjustment in fuel costs was controlled through improved generation planning, increased use of local gas, and enhanced output from coal-based power plants, which helped reduce reliance on imported fuels.

The quarterly relief and monthly adjustment effectively neutralised each other, resulting in stable electricity prices for June 2026, with only a marginal net relief expected.

It was further explained that first-quarter adjustments under FY 2026 resulted in a net consumer benefit of Rs1.93 per unit, driven by efficiency gains, demand growth management, and tariff optimisation measures.

The Power Division maintained that consistent policy direction, improved system operations, and structured load management helped stabilise the power sector despite external fuel and geopolitical pressures.

It was added that in the coming months, no major increase is expected in the reference tariff, and consumers may continue to see stable pricing trends depending on fuel market movements and regulatory decisions.