June bills: Consumers set to receive 20 paisa per unit relief

ISLAMABAD: Electricity consumers are set to receive a net relief of 20 paisa per unit in June 2026, as the government’s timely interventions helped offset upward pressures on power tariffs, according to the Power Division.

A spokesperson said that a reduction of Rs 1.93 per unit under the quarterly tariff adjustment has been passed on to consumers. This relief has largely neutralized the impact of a Rs 1.73 per unit increase in the monthly fuel charges adjustment, keeping overall electricity costs slightly lower.

As a result, electricity tariffs for June will remain at the same level as maintained during January to May 2026, providing stability to consumers amid global market volatility.

The Power Division noted that the international energy market came under severe strain due to the Iran-US conflict, which pushed Brent crude prices sharply upward from USD70 to USD120 per barrel. Despite these challenges, the government managed to prevent a significant increase in electricity prices through a combination of strategic measures.

These measures included limited load management, increased reliance on local gas supplies, and a conscious effort to reduce dependence on expensive furnace oil-based power generation. The spokesperson said that these steps helped save consumers from a potential additional burden of Rs 38 billion.

Moreover, improvements in the power sector’s performance—driven by reduced line losses and increased electricity demand — also contributed to easing financial pressures. Under the quarterly adjustment alone, relief amounting to Rs 65 billion has been transferred to consumers.

The Power Division emphasized that ongoing reforms and an effective policy response have yielded substantial financial benefits, enabling the government to avert a major hike in electricity tariffs despite adverse global conditions.

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