Islamabad ( June 17, 2026): Electricity is likely to cost up to 82 paisa per unit for electricity consumers across the country, including Karachi, for which the Central Authority Purchasing Agency ( CPPA) has submitted an application to the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority ( NEPRA) for the monthly fuel price adjustment for May 2026. Nepra will hear the CPPA application on June 30. Sources close to the matter say additional details are expected to emerge soon.

Background

Several key factors have contributed to the current state of affairs.

In case of approval of the application, the additional financial burden of about 12 billion rupees may be imposed on the consumers.

As stated by to the request, 12 billion 63 crore 80 lakh units of electricity were generated during May.

According to those with knowledge of the situation, the average fuel cost of electricity during this period was Rs 9 25 paise per unit, although the fuel cost per unit was estimated at Rs 8 43 paise.

Analysis

Industry leaders, officials, and analysts have offered a range of perspectives.

Based on to CPPA statistics, hydropower accounted for the largest share of electricity generation in May, accounting for 33.27 percent of the total generation.

According to those with knowledge of the situation, 11.66 percent of electricity was generated from local coal, 13.54 percent from imported coal and 0.16 percent from furnace oil.

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National Impact

The ripple effects of what has occurred are expected to reach well beyond the initial story.

The finance minister said that 8.31 percent of electricity was obtained from local gas while 11.81 percent was obtained from imported LNG.

Compounding the significance of these events, the share of electricity generated from nuclear fuel was recorded at 14.25 percent.

At the same time, however, the final choice to increase the price of electricity will come only after the hearing and approval of Nepra.

What Happens Next

A clearer picture is expected to emerge as more information comes to light in the days ahead. Until then, this development remains a pivotal point in an ongoing story with significant national implications.