Electricity consumers in Pakistan may see mixed adjustments in upcoming tariff revisions, with a small net relief expected after offsetting increases and reductions in different billing components.

According to official estimates, the quarterly adjustment for June is likely to reduce electricity prices by Rs. 1.93 per unit. In contrast, the monthly adjustment for April 2026 is expected to increase tariffs by Rs. 1.73 per unit.

When both adjustments are combined, the overall impact is projected to be a marginal relief of around 20 paisa per unit.

The final decision on both adjustments will be taken by NEPRA after completing the required hearings.

The Power Division stated that the quarterly adjustment alone reflects a significant downward revision in electricity costs, while the monthly fuel adjustment is driven by higher generation expenses.

Officials claimed that timely policy measures helped avoid a much larger burden on consumers, estimated at around Rs. 38 billion. They also said electricity users were protected from a potential increase of Rs. 5 to Rs. 6 per unit due to fuel and capacity-related pressures.

They added that better demand management, improved local gas utilization, and increased generation from imported coal plants helped stabilize the system, even amid LNG shortages and higher furnace oil usage.

In the first quarter, consumers reportedly received relief worth Rs. 65 billion, translating into an average reduction of Rs. 1.93 per unit through quarterly adjustments.

Officials further said that the quarterly adjustment has largely neutralized the impact of monthly fuel cost changes, and that no significant increase is expected in the upcoming reference tariff, with a slight relief still possible.