Positive FCA allowed: Nepra increases tariff by Rs2.0581/unit
Nepra approved a Rs2.0581/unit fuel charge adjustment for July 2026, increasing electricity bills for most consumers of XWDISCOs and K-Electric in September 2026.
- Rs2.0581 per unit fuel charge adjustment.
- Impact on September 2026 electricity bills.
- Exemptions for lifeline and prepaid consumers.
- Uniform application for K-Electric consumers.
ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has allowed a positive Fuel Charges Adjustment (FCA) of Rs2.0581 per unit for electricity consumed in July 2026, to be recovered from consumers of ex-WAPDA distribution companies (XWDISCOs) and K-Electric (KE) in their September 2026 bills.
According to a notification issued by Nepra on Friday, the actual fuel charges component for July 2026 was determined at Rs9.1511 per kWh, against the reference fuel charges component of Rs7.0929 per kWh, resulting in the FCA of Rs2.0581 per unit.
The adjustment will be applicable to all consumer categories of XWDISCOs and KE, except lifeline consumers, electric vehicle charging stations (EVCSs) and prepaid consumers who have opted for prepaid tariffs.
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Nepra said the positive FCA would also be applicable to electricity consumption falling under the Incremental Consumption Package.
The XWDISCOs and KE have been directed to reflect the July 2026 FCA in the September 2026 billing month. The adjustment will be shown separately in consumers’ electricity bills and calculated on the basis of units billed during July 2026.
The regulator further clarified that if any September 2026 bills have already been issued before notification of the decision, the adjustment may be recovered in the subsequent month.
Nepra also directed the concerned XWDISCOs and KE to strictly comply with court orders while implementing the FCA.
The authority noted that, in light of the federal government’s policy guidelines for applying uniform FCAs to KE consumers, the instant FCA determined for XWDISCOs would also be applicable to KE consumers for the same period.
Meanwhile, Nepra has allowed positive adjustment of 52 paise per unit in QTA of DISCOs and KE for second quarter of current year to be recovered in third quarter.
Copyright Business Recorder, 2026
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