--- title: "NEPRA proposes Rs1.73 per unit power tariff increase" description: "Most outlets reported the proposed Rs1.73 per unit power tariff increase by NEPRA and its potential impact on consumers. The Nation led with the per-unit cost increase and its immediate effect on consumers, while Minute Mirror highlighted the broader financial burden of Rs29.5 billion that the hike could impose. Both mentioned K-Electric customers as part of the affected group." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/11251-hearing-today-nepra-to-consider-rs1-73-unit-hike-for-august site: HarZaviya language: en --- # NEPRA proposes Rs1.73 per unit power tariff increase business · updated 30 Sep 2026, 6:08 AM PKT · 28–30 Sep 2026 · 5 articles from 5 outlets over 2 developments ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 29 Sep 2026 — NEPRA proposes Rs1.73 per unit power tariff increase (2 outlets) > Most outlets reported the proposed Rs1.73 per unit power tariff increase by NEPRA and its potential impact on consumers. The Nation led with the per-unit cost increase and its immediate effect on consumers, while Minute Mirror highlighted the broader financial burden of Rs29.5 billion that the hike could impose. Both mentioned K-Electric customers as part of the affected group. - **Minute Mirror** — [Power tariff increase puts Rs29.5b additional burden on consumers](https://minutemirror.com.pk/power-tariff-increase-puts-rs29-5b-additional-burden-on-consumers-637520/) · 30 Sep 2026, 6:08 AM PKT > Electricity consumers, including those served by K-Electric, could face an additional financial burden of Rs29.5 billion if a proposed Rs1.73 - **The Nation** — [NEPRA considers Rs1.73 per unit power tariff hike](https://www.nation.com.pk/29-Sep-2026/nepra-considers-rs1-73-per-unit-power-tariff-hike) · 29 Sep 2026, 2:48 PM PKT · 80% identical wording to the newest filing > Electricity consumers across Pakistan, including K-Electric customers, may face an increase of Rs1. ### 28 Sep 2026 — NEPRA to consider electricity tariff increase of Rs1.73 per unit (3 outlets) > Most outlets led with the announcement that NEPRA is set to hear a request for a Rs1.73 per unit electricity tariff hike. Business Recorder and ARY News (English) both specified the context as part of the August 2026 fuel charges adjustment, while 24 News HD provided slightly less detail, noting the hearing date and the general implication for consumers. All three emphasized the potential impact on electricity consumers nationwide. - **ARY News (English)** — [NEPRA likely to raise electricity tariff by Rs 1.73 per Unit for August fuel adjustment](https://arynews.tv/nepra-likely-to-raise-electricity-tariff-by-rs-1-73-per-unit-for-august-fuel-adjustment) · 29 Sep 2026, 2:43 PM PKT > NEPRA is reviewing a petition submitted by the Central Power Purchasing Agency-Guarantee (CPPA-G) at a hearing on September... - **Business Recorder** — [Hearing today: Nepra to consider Rs1.73/unit hike for August FCA](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40441693/hearing-today-nepra-to-consider-rs173unit-hike-for-august-fca) · 29 Sep 2026, 4:39 AM PKT · 83% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) is set to hear a request on Tuesday (today) for Rs1.73 per unit hike under the monthly fuel charges adjustment (FCA) for August 2026 for consumers across the country. Nepra will consider a Central Power Purchasing Agency-Guarantee (CPPA-G) request at the September 29 hearing before deciding the amount of the August fuel charges... - **24 News HD** — [NEPRA to hear Rs1.73 per unit power tariff hike plea on Tuesday](https://www.24newshd.tv/28-Sep-2026/nepra-hear-rs1-73-per-unit-power-tariff-hike-plea-tuesday) · 28 Sep 2026, 6:47 PM PKT · 77% identical wording to the newest filing > Electricity consumers across the country, including Karachi, may face another increase in power tariffs as the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) is set to hear a request on Tuesday for a Rs1. ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. "% related" compares whole stories, not single articles — see [what the percentages mean](https://harzaviya.com/methodology). - [Power regulators to consider electricity price increase request](https://harzaviya.com/stories/9350-electricity-price-hike-of-rs1-73-per-unit-sought) · 20 Sep 2026 · 5 outlets · 2 developments · 94% related - [Nepra approves Rs0.75 per unit electricity price hike under June 2026 fuel cost adjustment](https://harzaviya.com/stories/2223-nepra-raises-electricity-tariff-under-june-fuel-cost) · 8 Aug 2026 · 9 outlets · 92% related - [NEPRA increases electricity bills by Rs1.11 per unit for October](https://harzaviya.com/stories/13051-october-electricity-bills-to-come-with-rs1-11-per-unit-hike) · 9 Oct 2026 · 9 outlets · 2 developments · 91% related - [Nepra hears request for Rs1.20 electricity tariff increase](https://harzaviya.com/stories/872-nepra-hears-request-for-rs1-20-electricity-tariff-increase) · 29 Jul 2026 · 3 outlets · 90% related - [Nepra raises electricity tariff by Rs2.58 per unit](https://harzaviya.com/stories/6587-nepra-raises-electricity-prices-through-monthly) · 5 Sep 2026 · 8 outlets · 88% related 5 articles from 5 outlets, 28–30 Sep 2026. 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