KE moves to slash power bills by Rs5.02 per unit
If approved, move would mark seventh consecutive monthly reduction in fuel charges under FCA mechanism
May 14, 2025
- Consumers to receive cumulative relief of Rs6.79bn if approved.
- Public hearing on KE's request is scheduled for May 22.
- Downward trend in FCA has accelerated since Sept 2024.
ISLAMABAD: K-Electric, the primary power utility serving in Karachi, has requested the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) to approve a substantial refund of Rs5.02 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) for its consumers in their June 2025 electricity bills.
This potential relief, outlined in a petition submitted to Nepra, is attributed to a significant decrease in fuel costs incurred during March.
If Nepra grants its approval, Karachi's power consumers would receive a cumulative relief of Rs6.79 billion.
This would mark the seventh consecutive month of declining fuel charges under the Fuel Charges Adjustment (FCA) mechanism, signalling a sustained downward trend in electricity costs for the city.
The public hearing on the request is scheduled for May 22.
However, the proposed relief excludes lifelines, protected domestic users, prepaid meter customers, and electric vehicle (EV) charging stations.
The downward trend in FCA began in September 2024 and has since accelerated: refunds ranged from Rs0.17/unit in September to over Rs3/unit in the last three months.
March’s proposed refund is the largest yet, amid a continued reliance on cheaper power from the national grid.
