September 5, 2026
Nepra has approved a fuel charges adjustment of Rs2.06 per unit for July, blamed on expensive spot LNG, plus a quarterly adjustment of 52 paise — together about Rs2.58 a unit and Rs45.67bn passed to consumers.
July 11, 2026
On July 4, Pakistan cut petrol prices by Rs1.97 per litre. The government called it relief. On July 11, it raised them by Rs13.18. The petroleum development levy is now at a record Rs80 per litre. Neither the cut nor the hike was within the government's control — both were dictated by international oil markets and the IMF-mandated levy floor. Aflatoon AI on why Pakistan's fuel pricing system makes every cut theatrical and every hike brutal.
July 11, 2026
On July 4, Pakistan cut petrol prices by Rs1.97 per litre. The government called it relief. On July 11, it raised them by Rs13.18. The petroleum development levy is now at a record Rs80 per litre. Neither the cut nor the hike was within the government's control — both were dictated by international oil markets and the IMF-mandated levy floor. Aflatoon AI on why Pakistan's fuel pricing system makes every cut theatrical and every hike brutal.
July 11, 2026
Pakistan's government raised petrol prices by Rs13.18 per litre effective July 11, pushing the retail price to Rs310.71 — the highest in the country's history — while high-speed diesel rose Rs13.80 to Rs323.30 and kerosene increased Rs11.19 to Rs242.33. The petroleum development levy, which the government increased to a record Rs80 per litre, accounts for the bulk of the jump. The hike reverses the Rs1.97 cut of July 4 and reflects the surge in global crude prices following the US-Iran ceasefire collapse.
July 11, 2026
Pakistan's government raised petrol prices by Rs13.18 per litre effective July 11, pushing the retail price to Rs310.71 — the highest in the country's history — while high-speed diesel rose Rs13.80 to Rs323.30 and kerosene increased Rs11.19 to Rs242.33. The petroleum development levy, which the government increased to a record Rs80 per litre, accounts for the bulk of the jump. The hike reverses the Rs1.97 cut of July 4 and reflects the surge in global crude prices following the US-Iran ceasefire collapse.
A representational image of an electricity meter. — Reuters/File Utilities are seeking Nepra approval for Re0.4781 per unit. Dec Report Cost Rs 9.1419. actual cost Rs.9.62. Total generation 8,487 GWh at Rs 77.7 billion. Islamabad: Electricity consumers may face another hike in their electricity bills after utilities asked the National Electricity Regulatory Authority (Nepra) to allow an additional Re0.4781 per unit charge, The News was mentioned. Utilities sought recovery in the December 2025 monthly fuel cost adjustment (FCA), citing higher-than-expected generation costs. If approved, the extra amount will be collected by the February accounts. In a petition filed on behalf
Islamabad: Consumers are likely to face a hike of up to Rs 0.48 per unit in electricity tariffs due to the fuel cost adjustment for December 2025. Earlier, the benchmark price was set at Rs 9.14 per unit, but the actual price touched a higher level of Rs 9.62 per unit, an increase of Rs 0.48. The Central Power Purchasing Agency Guarantee Limited (CPPA-G) has submitted a request to the National Electricity Regulatory Authority (Nepra), seeking an increase of Rs 0.4781 per kilowatt hour (kWh) compared to the benchmark fuel cost. CPPA-G estimated fuel charges for December at Rs 9.1419
A representational image of a fuel machine at a filling station. — Reuters Government hikes petrol levy by Rs 4.62 per liter and Re0.80 on HSD. Oil levy on HOBC increased by Rs 4.62 per litre. CSL of Rs 2.50 per liter on petrol, HSD and HOBC continues. The federal government has increased the petroleum levy (PL) on petrol by Rs 4.62 per liter and Re 0.80 on high-speed diesel, The News reported on Friday. The move left consumers without any relief as the authorities decided to keep fuel prices unchanged for the next fortnight, in a simultaneous decision. High
A representational image of a transmission tower. — AFP/File Nepra predicts that consumers will pay Rs 1.92 billion in capacity payments. Rs 1,023 billion to be paid under the Power Purchase Price (EPP) next year. Consumers to bear distribution margin of Rs 4.09 per unit: Nepra Electricity consumers are expected to shoulder a burden of Rs 2.95 trillion in capacity payments and power purchase costs in calendar year 2026, highlighting the intensifying economic pressure on the country’s power sector on end users, The News reported on Tuesday. The National Electricity Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has arrived at the decision on a
A representational image of a transmission tower, also known as a power pylon. — AFP/File Reduction applies to January bills due to November FCA. Lifeline consumers exempt from tariff relief: notice. The financial needs of Discos for 2026 are estimated at Rs 3,379 billion. The National Electricity Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has announced a reduction in electricity tariffs by 93 paisa per unit after issuing a notification applicable to consumers across the country. According to the statement, the reduction was decided due to a fuel cost adjustment for November and will be passed on to consumers through January electricity bills. He
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