Lawmakers have officially suggested imposing fixed electricity charges on protected consumers. This significant development follows the introduction of new solar net metering regulations. The NEPRA tariff proposal surfaced today, February 10, 2026, during a hearing on the Power Division’s request for a revised electricity tariff.
National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) Chairman Waseem Mukhtar chaired the session. During the hearing, officials presented a plan to levy fixed charges on both protected and non-protected domestic consumers. Furthermore, they outlined a strategy to reduce cross-subsidies within the current power tariff structure.
NEPRA Expanding the Net: Protected Consumers Now Included
Previously, fixed charges only applied to non-protected consumers who used more than 300 units per month. However, the Power Planning and Monitoring Company has now proposed extending these charges to protected consumers as well.
Under this new proposal, protected consumers will face the following fixed monthly charges:
| Monthly Consumption | Proposed Fixed Charge (Rs.) |
| Up to 100 units | 200 |
| Up to 200 units | 300 |
Revised Rates for Non-Protected Consumers
Simultaneously, the proposal adjusts the fixed charges for non-protected consumers. While some slabs see an increase, high-consumption slabs may see a reduction in their fixed fees.
For instance, charges for consumers using between 401 and 500 units would increase to Rs. 500. Conversely, fixed charges for those consuming over 700 units are proposed to decrease significantly.
Proposed Fixed Charges for Non-Protected Consumers
| Monthly Consumption | Proposed Fixed Charge (Rs.) | Status |
| Up to 100 units | 275 | Proposed |
| Up to 200 units | 300 | Proposed |
| Up to 300 units | 350 | Proposed |
| 301 – 400 units | 400 | Proposed |
| 401 – 500 units | 500 | Increased |
| 600 units | 675 | Increased (by Rs. 75) |
| Up to 700 units | 675 | Reduced (by Rs. 125) |
| More than 700 units | 675 | Reduced (by Rs. 325) |
Currently, NEPRA is reviewing these proposals. The authority will examine the details thoroughly before determining the final revised tariff.
