Electricity consumers across Pakistan have started receiving February bills with newly imposed fixed charges, adding to the financial burden on households.
The government has applied these charges across different consumption categories.
The government imposed additional fixed charges on electricity bills starting February, and consumers have now begun paying these updated bills. These charges apply to both protected and non-protected electricity consumers, affecting a wide range of households.
Charges for protected consumers
Protected domestic consumers using up to 100 units per month will now pay an additional fixed charge of Rs200. Those consuming up to 200 units per month under the protected category will be charged an extra Rs300 monthly.
Charges for non-protected consumers
Non-protected consumers using up to 100 units per month will face an additional fixed charge of Rs275. For those consuming up to 200 units per month, the fixed charges have been set at Rs300 and Rs350, depending on the consumption bracket.
Consumers using up to 300 units per month will now pay an additional Rs400 as fixed charges.
Higher charges for increased consumption
The government has also revised fixed charges for higher consumption categories. For non-protected consumers using 500 units per month, fixed charges have been increased by Rs100 to Rs500.
Similarly, consumers using 600 units per month will now pay Rs675 in fixed charges, reflecting an increase of Rs75.
The introduction of these fixed charges is expected to increase monthly electricity bills for consumers across various income groups. The revised structure reflects the government’s effort to adjust billing mechanisms but may add pressure on household budgets.
