Government says industrial electricity rates have fallen by Rs18.94 per unit since March 2024, while revised Rs25.30 marginal rate applies only to the incremental consumption package.

ISLAMABAD, November 7, 2026: The Power Division on Saturday rejected reports suggesting an increase in industrial electricity tariffs, describing them as misleading and factually incorrect.

A spokesperson clarified that the Rs25.30 per unit rate mentioned in media reports represents the revised marginal rate under the Incremental Consumption Package for industrial and agricultural consumers, not the regular industrial electricity tariff.

The spokesperson said industrial electricity tariffs had actually declined by approximately Rs18.94 per unit, inclusive of all taxes, compared with rates applicable in March 2024. The average industrial electricity rate in October 2026 stood at Rs34.40 per kilowatt-hour (kWh), excluding taxes.

The Power Division explained that the incremental package was being revised because marginal electricity generation costs had increased amid the prevailing war situation. The revised marginal rates would take effect from November 2026.

The spokesperson added that the adjustment, following NEPRA’s determination, would ensure that the cost of providing relief under the package was not transferred to other electricity consumers, particularly those not benefiting from the scheme.

Highlighting the package’s impact, the Power Division said 6,940 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of incremental electricity consumption had been covered between December 2025 and September 2026, delivering an estimated benefit of Rs43.5 billion to consumers.

Industrial consumers received relief of Rs5 to Rs10 per unit on incremental consumption, reducing their overall electricity bills by an average of Rs1.5 to Rs2.5 per unit.

Of the 518,316 eligible consumers, 209,335, or approximately 40 per cent, have benefited from the package so far, the spokesperson added.