The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has announced an increase in electricity prices by Rs1.42 per unit under the monthly fuel cost adjustment for February 2026, according to an official notification issued on Wednesday.
This increase will affect electricity consumers nationwide, including those in Karachi, and will be reflected in the electricity bills for April. The notification states that the price hike is consistent with fuel adjustment charges and government policy guidelines.
However, this revised tariff will not apply to lifeline consumers and electric vehicle charging stations.
Nepra had postponed its decision after conducting a hearing regarding the February adjustment before announcing these revised rates. This latest increase follows a previous hike of Rs1.63 per unit in the January adjustment, further adding to the financial burden on consumers.
Read also: NEPRA announces major update on net Metering for solar users
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has issued a fresh notification regarding the net metering rate, introducing significant changes in the existing policies.
The notification clearly states that the existing solar net metering contracts will not be affected, and the licenses for existing solar net metering users will remain in effect until the licenses expire. This implies that those individuals who are currently enjoying the benefits of the net metering system will still have to pay the same amount as they have in the past.
The recent notification clearly states that if the user intends to add more capacity to the solar system, they will not be allowed to enjoy the previous rate. This will come into effect from February 9, 2026, as part of the amendments in the Solar Regulations 2026.
