Electricity consumers across Pakistan are set to face higher bills in August after the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) approved a fuel cost adjustment (FCA) of 75 paisa per unit for electricity consumed in June 2026.

The adjustment is expected to place an additional burden of around Rs9.8 billion on consumers. Nepra had earlier received a request for a Rs1.20 per unit increase but reduced the amount after reviewing the fuel cost data.

The latest adjustment means the average fuel cost impact in August will be around 41 paisa per unit higher than in July, when consumers were charged an FCA of 34 paisa per unit.

The increase will affect consumers of both K-Electric and the distribution companies (Discos) operating under the former Wapda system. According to Nepra’s notification, the June FCA has been calculated at Rs0.7503 per kilowatt-hour and will be recovered through electricity bills issued during August.

The adjustment will apply to relevant consumer categories, including customers covered by the incremental consumption package. However, lifeline consumers, electric vehicle charging stations and prepaid electricity users will be exempt from the increase.

Nepra has directed K-Electric and the Discos to incorporate the adjustment into August bills. Fuel cost adjustments are reviewed every month and are generally passed on to consumers for a single billing cycle.