Fri. Jan 10th, 2025

Pakistan is taking serious steps to reduce electricity prices


Over the past year, Pakistan has experienced a significant increase in electricity prices, affecting households across the country. This article outlines the old and current electricity prices, highlights the percentage increase, and provides insights into future price trends.

Current and Historical Electricity Prices


The government of Pakistan has adjusted electricity tariffs several times, with the most recent changes impacting residential consumers from July 1, 2024. Below are tables comparing the old, current, and projected future electricity tariffs for different usage categories.

Tariffs for Unprotected Consumers (Rates in Rs/unit)
Usage (units per month) Old Tariff (up to June 2024) New Tariff (July 2024 – Dec 2024) Projected Tariff (from Jan 2025)
1-100 16.48 37.38 32.12
101-200 22.95 45.15 39.94
201-300 27.14 50.17 44.97
301-400 32.03 56.73 51.52
401-500 35.24 59.76 54.55
501-600 36.66 61.70 56.50
601-700 37.80 63.24 58.03
Above 700 42.72 69.27 64.06
Tariffs for Protected Consumers (Rates in Rs/unit)
Usage (units per month) Old Tariff (up to June 2024) New Tariff (July 2024 – Dec 2024) Projected Tariff (from Jan 2025)
1-100 7.74 19.75 14.54
101-200 10.06 22.71 17.50


Analysis of Price Increases


From July 1, 2024, the base tariff for electricity has been increased by up to 51% for various categories of residential consumers. The adjustments in tariffs are part of the government’s effort to manage the financial requirements of the power sector. However, these increases come at a time when consumers are already facing economic challenges.

Future Projections


The government has indicated that these rates will be reduced starting January 2025. The anticipated decrease is expected to bring some relief to consumers, with projected tariffs significantly lower than the peak rates of mid-2024.

Conclusion


The fluctuation in electricity tariffs reflects ongoing efforts to stabilize the power sector financially while balancing consumer affordability. As these changes take effect, it will be crucial for consumers to understand the implications on their household budgets and plan accordingly.