ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): Electricity consumers of ex-WAPDA distribution companies (XWDISCOs) may face an increase of Rs1.7267 per unit under the Fuel Charges Adjustment (FCA) for August 2026.
The Central Power Purchasing Agency-Guarantee (CPPA-G) has submitted its FCA request to the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA), seeking approval for the proposed adjustment.
NEPRA has scheduled a public hearing on September 29, 2026, at 2 pm at NEPRA Tower, with online participation also available.
According to the request, electricity generation during August stood at 14,943 GWh, while the average generation cost was calculated at Rs10.0114 per unit.
Hydropower remained the largest source, contributing 5,654 GWh, or 37.84% of total generation. Imported coal generated 2,330 GWh, followed by local coal at 1,626 GWh.
Nuclear power contributed 1,528 GWh, while RLNG-based plants generated 1,311 GWh. Gas, wind, RFO, HSD, solar, imported electricity, and bagasse made up the remaining generation.
After various adjustments, including deductions related to previous adjustments and RLNG fuel rates, CPPA-G reported a net amount of Rs127.665 billion. Net electricity delivered to distribution companies stood at 14,464 GWh, at an average cost of Rs8.8265 per unit.
CPPA-G calculated the requested FCA at Rs1.7267 per unit, compared with the reference fuel charge of Rs7.0998 per unit.
The final impact on consumers will depend on NEPRA’s decision and the applicable consumer categories. The approved adjustment may also apply to K-Electric consumers under the federal government’s uniform tariff policy.
