Electricity Unit Price in Pakistan | Electricity Cost Updates

There is a continuous increment in the electricity unit price in Pakistan, resulting in huge electricity bills. It has created so many troubles for the middle or lower class of Pakistan.

The price of energy per unit in Pakistan increased by Rs4.56 on February 3, 2024. Afterwards, the energy department of Pakistan has increased electricity costs multiple times.

It is unfortunate that there is no certain set of parameters to change the electricity unit price in Pakistan. However, electricity is becoming more expensive with every passing year. 

Additionally, you must remember that the cost of electrical power per unit varies depending on the province and location you live in. 

However, solar energy is an alternative solution to this increase in the price of electricity. People must invest in renewable energy and switch to sustainable solar solutions. 

Here is some happy news: solar panel prices in Pakistan have fallen to their lowest price and become affordable for the middle class as well.

In different provinces of Pakistan, namely, Punjab, Sindh, KPK, Balochistan, and Gilgit Baltistan, the prices of electrical units are different.

The divisional electric supply corporations provide electrical supplies at variable prices in each province. But, how much does an Electricity Unit cost in Pakistan nowadays?

Details on Electricity Unit Price in Pakistan of All DISCO’s

In the following section, you will get the latest electricity pricing updates of all DISCO’s of Pakistan. Let’s check them out one by one:

K-Electric Electricity Price per Unit 

K-Electric, a supplier of electricity serving Karachi, is playing its role in the distribution of electricity in Karachi & surrounding regions.

Number of Unit	Per Unit Rate
1-100	39
101-200	41
201-300	42
301-400	43
401-500	43
501-600	43
601-700	44
Above 700	45

IESCO Electricity Price per Unit 

Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO), built on April 25, 1998, is responsible for supplying electricity to the whole city Islamabad, capital of Pakistan.

Number of Units	Per Unit Rate
1-100	16
101-200	22
201-300	27
301-400	32
401-500	35
501-600	36
601-700	37
Above 700	42

LESCO Electricity Price per Unit 

Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) is a government-owned electric power distribution company. Based in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan, it provides electrical power supplies to Lahore, its districts and all surrounding areas.

Number of Units	Per Unit Rate
1-100	10
101-200	13
201-300	24
301-400	27
401-700	37
Above 700	37

GEPCO Electricity Price per Unit 

The old electricity board serving the city Gujranwala was converted to GEPCO. It is now  responsible for supply of electricity distribution in  Narowal, Sialkot, Hafizabad Gujrat, and Mandi Bahauddin.

Number of Units	Per Unit Rate
1-100	22
101-200	32
201-300	37
301-400	43
401-500	47
501-600	49
601-700	52
Above 700	65

FESCO Electricity Price per Unit

Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO) is primarily offering electricity distribution in the city of Faisalabad and its surrounding areas.

Number of Units	Per Unit Rate
001-100	22
101-200	27
201-300	30
301-400	33
401-500	35
501-600	36
601-700	37
Above 700	42

HESCO Electricity Price per Unit 

Hyderabad Electric Supply Company (HESCO) is managing the electric power distribution to the southern districts of Sindh, namely Hyderabad-I, Hyderabad-II, and Nawabshah, Pakistan

Number of Unit	Per Unit Rate
1-100	41
101-300	58
301-1000	151
Above 1000	188

SEPCO Electricity Price per Unit 

 

The distribution company SEPCO (Sukkur Electric Power Company) was founded by dividing HESCO (modified).

So that the regions of operation that were previously wholly under HESCO’s jurisdiction are now divided between the two DISCOs, (i) HESCO and (ii) SEPCO. It serves Sukkur and its surrounding areas and districts, namely Sukkur, Larkana, and Dadu.

Number of Units	Per Unit Rate
Up to 50	14.37
101-200	16.51
201-300	19.21
301-700	21.06
Above 700	23.45

MEPCO Electricity Price per Unit 

Multan Electric Power company (MEPCO), is an electrical distribution business. It holds the responsibility to serve electricity distribution to the thirteen districts in South Punjab, Pakistan.

Number of Units	Per Unit Rate
1-50	4
51-100	7
101-200	10
201-300	12
301-700	19
Above 700	22

Electricity Tariff Guide for IESCO

A tariff is the amount you pay for the energy you use. Tariffs vary based on location, energy distributor, and meter type.

We can also define “tariff” as the rates, charges, terms, and conditions for the generation, transmission, interconnection, distribution, and sale of electricity.

S.R.O 938 (I)/2023		July , 2023
A-1 GENERAL SUPPLY TARIFF – RESIDENTIAL
Sr. No.	TARIFF CATEGORY / PARTICULARS	FIXED CHARGES Rs/kW/M	APPLICABLE VARIABLE CHARGES Rs./kWh
a)	For Sanctioned load up to 5 kW	–	–	–
	Protected
i	Up to 50 Units – Life Line	–	–	3.95
ii	01 – 100 Units – Life Line	–	–	7.74
iii	001 – 100 Units	–	–	7.74
iv	101 – 200 Units	–	–	10.06
	Un-Protected
v	1- 100 Units	–	–	16.48
vi	101- 200 Units	–	–	22.95
vii	201- 300 Units	–	–	27.14
viii	301- 400 Units	–	–	32.03
ix	401 – 500 Units	–	–	35.24
x	501 – 600 Units	–	–	36.66
xi	601 – 700 Units	–	–	37.80
xii	Above 700 Units	–	–	42.72
b)	For Sanctioned load 5 kW & above	–	–	–
			Peak	Off-Peak
	Time Of Use	–	41.89	35.57
According to the Authority’s decision and policy, only protected residential consumers  of electricity will enjoy the benifits of one previous slab. According to the Authority’s decision, the residestial Life Line consumer will not be able to enjoy any slab benefit. Under tariff A-1, the consumers will be charge at the following rates on a minimum monthly basis even if no electricity is consumed. a) Single Phase Connections: Rs. 75/- per consumer per month b) Three Phase Connections: Rs. 150 /- per consumer per month
A-2 GENERAL SUPPLY TARIFF – COMMERCIAL
a)	For Sanctioned load upto 5 kW	–	–	37.75
b)	For Sanctioned load 5 kW & above	500	–	39.43
		–	Peak	Off-Peak
c)	Time Of Use	500	41.35	35.38
d)	Electric Vehicle Charging Station	–		39.43
Under tariff A-2 (a), the consumers will pay charges at the following rates on minimum monthly basis even if no electricity is consumed. a) Single Phase Connections: Rs. 175/- per consumer per month b) Three Phase Connections: Rs. 350 /- per consumer per month The company will apply fix charges that will be billed based on 50% off sactioned load or actual MDI for the month in case if ever is higher. In such case, no minimum monthly charges will apply if no energy is consumed.
A-3 GENERAL SERVICES
a)	General Services	–	–	37.31
Under tariff A-3, the minimum monthly charges at the following rates even if no energy is consumed will remain applicable. a) Single Phase Connections: Rs. 175/- per consumer per month b) Three Phase Connections: Rs. 350 /- per consumer per month
B – INDUSTRIAL
B1	Up To 25 kW (at 400/230 Volts)	–	–	34.33
B2(a)	Exceeding 25-500 kW (at 400 Volts)	500	–	33.83
	Time Of Use		Peak	Off-Peak
B1(b)	Upto 25 kW	–	37.89	32.33
B2(b)	Exceeding 25-500 kW (at 400 Volts)	500	37.83	32.12
B3	For All Loads up to 5000 kW (at 11,33 kV)	460	37.83	32.03
B4	For All Loads (at 66,132 kV & above)	440	37.83	31.93
For B1 and B1 (b) consumers there shall be a fixed minimum charge of Rs. 350 per month.
Fixed charges shall be billd based on 50% of sactioned load or actual MDI for the month which ever is higher.In such case, there would be no minimum monthly charges even if no electricity is consumed.
C – SINGLE-POINT SUPPLY
C -1	For supply at 400/230 Volts	–	–	–
a)	Sanctioned load less than 5 kW	–	–	38.43
b)	Sanctioned load above 5 kW & up to 500 kW	500	–	37.93
C -2(a)	For supply at 11,33 kV up to and including 5000 kW	460	–	37.73
C -3(a)	For supply at 66 kV & above and sanctioned load above 5000 kW	440	–	37.63
	Time Of Use (Optional)		Peak	Off-Peak
C -1(c)	For supply at 400/230 Volts above 5 kW & up to 500 kW	500	41.35	34.75
C -2(b)	For supply at 11,33 kV up to and including 5000 kW	460	41.35	34.55
C -3(b)	For supply at 66 kV & above and sanctioned load above 5000 kW	440	41.35	34.45
Fixed charges shall be billd based on 50% of sactioned load or actual MDI for the month which ever is higher.
D – AGRICULTURE TARIFF
D-1(a)	SCARP less than 5 kW	–	–	34.43
D-2(a)	Agricultural Tube Wells	200.00	–	24.10
		–	Peak	Off-Peak
D-1(b)	SCARP 5 kW & above	200.00	37.35	30.10
D-2(b)	Agricultural 5 kW & above	200.00	24.10	24.10
Under this tariff, a minimum monthly charges of Rs.2000/- per consumer per month will remain applicable, even if no energy is consumed. Remember:- The consumers consuming sanctioned loads less than 5 kW can apply for TOU metering.
E – TEMPORARY SUPPLY TARIFFS
E-1(i)	Residential Supply	–	–	42.03
E-1(ii)	Commercial Supply	–	–	38.14
E-2	Industrial Supply	–	–	35.41
For the categories of E-1(* & **i) above, the minimum bill of the consumers shall be Rs. 50/- per day subject to a minimum of Rs.500/- for the entire period of supply, even if no energy is consumed.
F – SEASONAL INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY TARIFF
	125% of relevant industrial tariff
Note:	Tariff-F consumers will be given the choice to convert to Regular Tariff and vice versa. This option is to be tried at the time of a new connection or at the beginning of a new season. Once opted, the chosen tarrif remains in force for at least one year.
G- PUBLIC LIGHTING
G	Street Lighting	–		37.43
Under Tariff G, a minimum monthly charges of Rs.500/- per month per KW of lamp capacity installed will be charged.
H – RESIDENTIAL COLONIES ATTACHED TO INDUSTRIAL PREMISES
H	Residential Colonies attached to industrial premises	–	–	37.43
I – RAILWAY TRACTION
I	Railway Traction	–	–	37.43
This Tariff shall remain applicable for 1 year from the date of notification Remember: The financing cost surcharges @Rs. 0.43/ KWh will remain applicable to all electricity consumers except (Life Line Consumer of the residential A-1 Category) for electricity sold.
K – SPECIAL CONTRACTS
1	Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK)	440	–	34.65
			Peak	Off-Peak
	Time Of Use	440	40.35	33.45
2	Rawat Lab			37.43

Role of National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEEPRA) 

National Electric Power and Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) oversees and controls the electrical supply regulations and policies of Pakistan.

Nepra decides the electrical supply rates and prepares the functioning price structure for Pakistan’s nationwide electrical system. 

The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEEPRA) was established under Section 3 to regulate the provision of electric power services in Pakistan.

NEPRA holds complete control and fully manages the supply of electricity across Pakistan. It takes responsibility and ensures the regulations are based on solid commercial principles nationwide.

Pakistan’s government decides on the new rates of electricity only when NEPRA asks them. That is why , NEPRA prepares the whole pricing structure for Pakistan’s electricity distribution services.

WAPDA controls Pakistan’s electrical and water resources. WAPDA ensures the availability of water and energy resources to meet national needs and requirements. 

It also manages new water and energy setups for future needs. In the following section, there is a detailed tabular set of information on the electricity unit price offered by different distribution companies in different regions of Pakistan.

How can you calculate your electricity bill?

It is not very simple to calculate your electricity bill, if you still want to know, keep reading the following paragraphs. In the end, there is a video explanation of the process of calculating electricity bills. 

Click on “Calculating the electricity bill”. Or watch the following video. I hope this video clip on electricity bill calculation will let you easily understand the calculation.

You will learn which factors can affect your electricity bill and why the rate goes up after a specific number of units of electricity are consumed.

Let’s learn through a numerical example: Suppose a monthly consumption of 200 units, with 50 units consumed during peak hours.

• Base Tariff: 200 units × Rs 20/unit = Rs 4,000
• FAC: No change in fuel prices, so Rs 0
• Taxes & Surcharges: Calculated at 20% of the base tariff and FAC, totaling Rs 600.
• Peak Hour Charges: Separately calculated charges based on the applicable rate plus additional units consumed during peak hour time, resulting a total of to Rs 267.35.

Total Bill Calculation:

• Summing up all the components:
  • Base Tariff + FAC + Taxes & Surcharges + Peak Hour Charges = Total Bill 

Final Bill:

• In this supposed example, the electricity bill for a month would be Rs 4867.35.

Pakistan’s Electricity Price Structure 

In every country, there is a bit of a different pricing structure of electricity. In Pakistan, the following is the pricing structure per unit of electricity:. Let’s learn:

• Power supply companies have complete charge of electric supply
• An electrical  unit rate determines how the unit price will be 
• Meter Fare (applied to select users only)
• Service fees (not always applicable)
• R-Surcharge caters the changes to the cost of fuel Charged
• Tariff on QTR DMC/ADJ
• A ruling government can impact pricing
• Radio fee, TV fee, general sales tax (GST), & electricity duty

How many Electricity Distribution Companies are there?

In Pakistan, there are almost 12 Electricity Distribution Companies. The price per unit of each electricity supplier in Pakistan is mentioned above.

The tabular arrangement of pricing data might help you know what prices are applicable in your city. The list of electricity company is given below.

1. Faisalabad Electric Supply Company-(FESCO) 
2. Gujranwala Electric Power Company-(GEPCO) 
3. Hazara Electric Supply Company-(HAZECO)
4.  Hyderabad Electric Supply Company-(HESCO) 
5. Islamabad Electric Supply Company-(IESCO) 
6. Karachi Electric Supply Company-(KESCO) 
7. Lahore Electric Supply Company-(LESCO) 
8. Multan Electric Power Company-(MEPCO) 
9. Peshawar Electric Power Company-(PESCO)
10. Quetta Electric Supply Company-(QESCO) 
11. Sukkur Electric Power Company-(SEPCO) 
12. Tribal Electric Supply Company-(TESCO)

How can you cut down your Electricity Bills?

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The sector of solar energy in Pakistan is booming and becoming a solid solution to the blackouts and heavy electricity costs. You must know the current solar panel prices in Pakistan, solar types and current rates of solar inverter.

Conclusion

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FAQS

What is the electricity unit price in Pakistan?

If you want to know the price of an electricity unit, you should first know the region you live in and the DISCO that serves that specific location.

If you know the power distribution in your area, go above and look at the unit price of electricity in the respective price table.

What is the unit price of electricity in Lesco, Pakistan?

Electricity units cost different rates, depending on monthly total unit consumption. So, for more details, go above and search for the related pricing table for LESCO.

How do I calculate my electricity bill?

Calculating electricity costs for your consumed units is a bit technical. If you are interested, read the above given insights on this topic, Watching a video might help you understand the calculation process of electricity bills.

What is 1 unit of electricity?

Different DISCO’s are charging different rates for 1 unit of electrical power consumed. Visit the above given tables of each DISCO to learn more about your DISCO rate for 1 unit.

What is a unit of electricity? 

Electrical power is calculated in kilowatt-hours. One unit of electricity is equal to one kilowatt-hour. We can say that one unit of electricity equals one kilowatt-hour. It is the amount of power necessary to run a 1000-watt appliance for one hour.

What are wapda peak hours?

The time of day when there is a significant demand for power is known as “peak hours.” During these hours, consumers are charged the highest rates for each unit of electricity consumed.

On the opposite side of the WAPDA bill, the peak hours are listed. These are different for different areas. You must check for peak hours in your region by flipping your electricity bills in hard form.  Peak hours nowadays are usually from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.

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