ISLAMABAD: The federal government has introduced new electricity tariff slabs, effective from July 1, 2024, which include significant increases across various categories of consumers.
According to sources, the power tariff for the protected category of consumers, who use 1-100 units per month, has been increased by 51 percent. The tariff for this category has risen by Rs 3.95 per unit, from the previous Rs 7.74 per unit to Rs 11.69 per unit.
For consumers using 101-200 units per month, the power price has been raised by 41 percent, equating to an increase of Rs 4.10 per unit.
The new tariff for these consumers is Rs 14.16 per unit while the old tariff was fixed at Rs 10.06/unit, effective from July 1, 2024.
Consumers in the unprotected category using 1-100 units per month will see a 43 percent increase, with the tariff rising by Rs 7.11 per unit, from Rs 16.48 per unit to Rs 23.59 per unit.
Similarly, those consuming 101-200 units per month will experience a 31 percent
increase, with the tariff jumping by Rs 7.11 per unit, from Rs 22.95 per unit to Rs 30.10 per unit.
For consumers using 201-300 units per month, the tariff will increase by Rs 7.12 per unit, representing a 26 percent hike, from Rs 27.14 per unit to Rs 34.26 per unit. Those using 301-400 units per month will
see a 22 percent increase, with the tariff rising by Rs 7.12 per unit, from Rs 32.03 per unit to Rs 39.15 per unit.
The tariff for consumers using 401-500 units per month will increase by Rs 6.12 per unit, a 17 percent rise, from Rs 35.24 per unit to Rs 41.36 per unit.
For those using 501-600 units per month, the tariff will also increase by Rs 6.12 per unit, from Rs 36.66 per unit to Rs 42.78 per unit, a 17 percent hike.
Consumers using 601-700 units per month will experience a 16 percent increase, with the tariff rising by Rs 6.12 per unit, from Rs
37.80 per unit to Rs 43.92 per unit.
Finally, those using above 700 units per month will see a 14 percent increase, with the tariff rising by Rs 6.12 per unit, from Rs 42.72 per unit to Rs 48.84 per unit.
It is pertinent to mention that the new tariffs are expected to impact consumers significantly, particularly those in the lower consumption brackets. The recent hike in power tariffs will significantly impact electricity consumers, particularly those in the protected and unprotected categories.
For the protected category, using 1-100 units per month, the tariff has increased by 51 percent, raising their cost from Rs 7.74 to Rs 11.69 per unit.
Meanwhile, unprotected consumers
using the same amount will face a 43 percent increase, with their tariff rising from Rs 16.48 to Rs 23.59 per unit. This substantial increase will place a heavy financial burden on low and middle-income
households, exacerbating their economic challenges amid already high inflation and living costs.
