NEPRA Approves Rs 2.37 Per Unit Fuel Adjustment for November Bills
NEPRA fuel adjustment: Rs 2.3673 per unit for September will be charged in November 2026 electricity bills. Who pays, who is exempt and how to check.
NEPRA fuel adjustment: electricity consumers will pay an extra Rs 2.3673 per unit in November 2026 bills, after the regulator approved the fuel charges adjustment (FCA) for September. The power purchaser CPPA-G had asked for Rs 2.56 per unit.
The adjustment applies to customers of the former WAPDA distribution companies and K-Electric under the uniform tariff policy, according to a report published on 7 November 2026.
NEPRA fuel adjustment: key facts
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Approved FCA | Rs 2.3673 per unit |
| Requested by CPPA-G | Rs 2.56 per unit |
| Month of fuel cost | September 2026 |
| Actual fuel cost | Rs 10.0220 per unit |
| Reference fuel cost | Rs 7.45 per unit |
| Charged in | November 2026 bills |
Who pays and who is exempt
- Applies to: consumers of all DISCOs and K-Electric.
- Exempt: lifeline consumers, electric vehicle charging stations and prepaid tariff consumers.
- The charge is calculated on units used in September and shown as a separate line in the bill. If a bill has already been issued, it may be added in the next month’s bill.
How much extra will you pay?
Multiply your September units by 2.3673. For example, a home that used 200 units in September would pay about Rs 473 extra, before taxes that are calculated on top. Check the FCA line on your November bill to see the exact amount.
NEPRA also provisionally approved a negative adjustment of Rs 10.617 billion for RLNG-based power plants, subject to details from CPPA-G. For other bills and payments, see the push to pay utility bills digitally through Raast QR.
Frequently asked questions
Is the fuel adjustment charged to K-Electric consumers?
Yes. Under the uniform tariff policy it applies to K-Electric consumers as well as DISCO consumers.
Are lifeline consumers exempt?
Yes, lifeline consumers do not pay this adjustment.
Source: MM News (7 November 2026), reporting the NEPRA decision.
