The Power Division clarified on Saturday that the industrial electricity tariff has not been increased, labeling a media report suggesting a hike as misleading and factually incorrect. A spokesperson for the Power Division explained that the Rs. 25.30 per unit figure mentioned in the media report is actually the revised marginal rate under the Incremental Consumption Package for industrial and agricultural consumers, rather than the industrial tariff itself.
The spokesperson stated that the industrial electricity tariff has actually been reduced by approximately Rs. 18.94 per unit, including all taxes, when compared to the tariff applicable in March 2024. According to the spokesperson, the average industrial rate in October 2026 was Rs. 34.40 per kWh, excluding taxes.
The package is undergoing revision because marginal generation costs have increased due to the current war situation. The spokesperson clarified that these revised marginal rates will apply starting from November 2026. Regarding the impact of the NEPRA determination, the spokesperson said the adjustment ensures that the cost of relief under the package is not passed on to other consumers, specifically non-beneficiaries.
The spokesperson claimed the package has delivered substantial relief. Between December 2025 and September 2026, a total of 6,940 GWh of incremental consumption was covered, providing an estimated Rs. 43.5 billion benefit to consumers. Industrial consumers received a benefit of Rs. 5 to Rs. 10 per unit on incremental consumption, which lowered their overall bills by an average of Rs. 1.5 to Rs. 2.5 per unit.
In total, the spokesperson said that about 40 percent of eligible consumers, totaling 209,335 out of 518,316, have benefited from the package so far.
