Overview of Electricity Management and Pricing in Pakistan
The National Electric Power and Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) oversees the regulation and management of Pakistan’s electricity supply. NEPRA determines the rates for electricity provided to the Government of Pakistan, and the pricing structure is meticulously prepared. The cost per unit of electricity can be found in the bill calculation section, where detailed information is provided.
WAPDA (Water and Power Development Authority) is responsible for managing electricity and water resources in Pakistan. WAPDA ensures a stable supply of both electricity and water and oversees new arrangements for their distribution.
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Updated Electricity Unit Prices in Pakistan
Following recent increases, the electricity price per unit has surged to Rs. 65, while the minimum rate has risen to Rs. 22 per unit. NEPRA, under government supervision, has implemented these new rates. Below is the updated rate table for domestic and commercial connections:
Domestic Rate Per Unit
Commercial Connection Per Unit Rate
Load Type |
Rate per Unit (KWH) |
Less than 5kW load |
Rs. 38.80 |
More than 5kW load |
Rs. 40.26 |
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List of Electricity Distribution Companies in Pakistan
- Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO)
- Gujranwala Electric Power Company (GEPCO)
- Hazara Electric Supply Company (HAZECO)
- Hyderabad Electric Supply Company (HESCO)
- Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO)
- Karachi Electric Supply Company (KESC)
- Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO)
- Multan Electric Power Company (MEPCO)
- Peshawar Electric Power Company (PESCO)
- Quetta Electric Supply Company (QESCO)
- Sukkur Electric Power Company (SEPCO)
- Tribal Electric Supply Company (TESCO)
Electricity Price Structure in Pakistan
The cost structure for electricity in Pakistan includes various components:
- Electric Supply Incharge Companies: The unit price is based on the rate per unit.
- Meter Fare: Applicable to some users.
- Service Charges: Applicable to some users.
- Fuel Price Adjustment: Changes in fuel prices.
- R-Surcharge and Surcharge
- Quarterly Tariff Adjustment/DMC
- Government Charges: Includes electricity duty, TV fee, General Sales Tax (GST), and radio fee.
How to Calculate Your Electricity Bill
To calculate your electricity bill, follow these steps:
- Multiply the units consumed by the base tariff.
- Add the Fuel Adjustment Charges (FAC).
- Include taxes and surcharges.
- Check if your consumption falls within peak hours. If it does, calculate the peak hour charges.
Example Calculation
For instance, if you use 300 units in a month, with 100 units during peak hours:
- Base Tariff: 200 units x Rs. 20 = Rs. 4,000
- Fuel Adjustment Charges: Rs. 0 (no change in fuel prices)
- Tax & Surcharges: Rs. 4,000 x 0.2 = Rs. 800 (assuming 20% of the base tariff and FAC)
- Peak Hour Charges: 100 units x (Rs. 30.69 – Rs. 20) = Rs. 534.69
- Total Bill Calculation: Rs. 4,000 + Rs. 0 + Rs. 800 + Rs. 534.69 = Rs. 5,334.69
Thus, your electricity bill for July 2023 would be Rs. 5,334.69.
مثال کے طور پر، اگر آپ ایک مہینے میں 300 یونٹس استعمال کرتے ہیں، 100 یونٹس کے ساتھ چوٹی کے اوقات میں:
بیس ٹیرف: 200 یونٹ x روپے۔ 20 = روپے 4,000
فیول ایڈجسٹمنٹ چارجز: روپے۔ 0 (ایندھن کی قیمتوں میں کوئی تبدیلی نہیں)
ٹیکس اور سرچارجز: روپے 4,000 x 0.2 = روپے 800 (بنیادی ٹیرف اور FAC کا 20% فرض کرتے ہوئے)
زیادہ سے زیادہ وقت کے چارجز: 100 یونٹس x (30.69 روپے – 20 روپے) = روپے۔ 534.69
کل بل کا حساب: روپے 4,000 + روپے 0 + روپے 800 + روپے 534.69 = روپے 5,334.69
اس طرح، جولائی 2023 کے لیے آپ کا بجلی کا بل روپے ہو جائے گا۔ 5,334.69۔
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