ISLAMABAD: State-run power distribution companies have proposed a refund of Rs1.691 per unit to electricity consumers in September bills, citing lower fuel charges in July 2025, according to a petition filed with the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra). The Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA), acting on behalf of Discos, submitted the application under the monthly Fuel Charges Adjustment (FCA) mechanism. NEPRA has scheduled a public hearing on August 28 to determine whether the requested refund aligns with the economic merit order.
In July, power generation totaled 14,123 gigawatt-hours (GWh) at an average cost of Rs7.781 per unit, resulting in a total fuel cost of Rs109.89 billion.
After accounting for 2.95pc transmission losses, 13,666 GWh were delivered to Discos at Rs8.1848/unit. The figure includes Rs3.883 billion in prior-period consumer recovery, translating to Rs0.275/unit.
Hydropower dominated the generation mix, contributing 40.1pc (5,668 GWh). It was followed by RLNG-based generation contributing 17.26pc (2,438 GWh) at Rs22.03 per unit. Local coal in July 2025 contributed 1,503 GWh (10.64pc) of electricity at Rs11.347/unit.
Generation from imported coal stood at 1,140GWh at Rs14.498/unit. The nuclear energy generation contributed 1,405GWh at Rs2.42unit.
Local natural gas-based generation stood at 1,093GWh (Rs13.379/unit).
No electricity was generated from diesel. RFO-based generation was 108GWh (at Rs31.053/unit). Similarly, wind
and solar-based sources added 592GWh and 105 GWh. Interestingly, no power was generated from bagasse.
The Energy Ministry, following ECC approval on Aug. 19, directed Nepra to ensure uniform fuel charge adjustments nationwide, applying the same FCA rates and periods to both ex-Wapda firms and K-Electric. Any gap between KE’s monthly FCA and the notified rate will be covered through subsidy or cross-subsidy. The uniform policy has been in effect since June 2025, billed to consumers in August.
