Electricity consumers in Pakistan are likely to get a relief of Rs. 4.5 billion as part of the monthly fuel cost adjustment for September 2025, following a public hearing held by the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA).
According to details, officials from the Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) informed NEPRA that overall electricity consumption in September dropped by 5 percent, while China Power Hub Generation Company did not generate any electricity during the period.
The CPPA requested a reduction of Rs. 0.37 per unit in fuel charges. If approved, the adjustment will apply for one month only and benefit consumers of all distribution companies (DISCOs), including K-Electric users.
Officials said the decline in power usage was mainly due to economic slowdown and increased solar energy adoption. The National Power Control Centre (NPCC) reported that solarization has reduced daytime power demand by nearly 6,000 megawatts, while nighttime demand still exceeds 21,000 megawatts.
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NEPRA officials noted that compared to the previous month, furnace oil power plants operated 6 percent more, but higher electricity costs led to further decline in industrial consumption.
The government is reportedly reviewing special concessional packages to revive industrial power usage. NEPRA said the final decision will be announced after a detailed review of the submitted data.
