ISLAMABAD: Electricity consumers are expected to receive substantial relief in tariffs, as Power Distribution Companies (Discos) have sought a negative adjustment of about Rs 64 billion for the first quarter (January–March) of the current fiscal year 2025-26.
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) is scheduled to hold a public hearing on May 19, 2026, on the petition filed by the Central Power Purchasing Agency-Guaranteed (CPPA-G) on behalf of the Discos. Of the total requested negative adjustment of Rs 63.939 billion, Rs 36.837 billion pertains to capacity charges.
According to data submitted to Nepra, Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) has sought a negative adjustment of Rs 6.371 billion for the first quarter; Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) Rs 7.907 billion; Gujranwala Electric Power Company (GEPCO) Rs 5.080 billion; Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO) Rs 10.450 billion; Multan Electric Power Company (MEPCO) Rs 6.342 billion; Peshawar Electric Supply Company (PESCO) Rs 8.629 billion; Hyderabad Electric Supply Company (HESCO) Rs 10.140 billion; Quetta Electric Supply Company (QESCO) Rs 2.595 billion; Sukkur Electric Supply Company (SEPCO) Rs 2.914 billion; Tribal Electric Supply Company (TESCO) Rs 3.013 billion; and HAZECO Rs 495 million.
The total requested amount for variable operation and maintenance (O&M) stands at a positive Rs 4.876 billion. Use of System Charges (UoSC) and Market Operator Fee (MOP) show a negative adjustment of Rs 11.243 billion, while the impact of transmission and distribution (T&D) losses on monthly fuel charges adjustment (FCA) is a positive Rs 2.777 billion. However, the impact of incremental units is projected to result in a negative adjustment of Rs 23.510 billion.
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