FCA October 2026: Rs 1.11 per Unit in Electricity Bills (Explained)
NEPRA's Rs 1.1086/unit fuel adjustment for August 2026 is in October bills. Who is exempt, how much you pay, and…
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Electricity Unit Price in Pakistan 2026: All NEPRA Slab Rates
Updated 23 October 2026. Here are the current residential electricity rates in Pakistan, as notified by NEPRA in S.R.O. 279(I)/2026 (decision of 11 February 2026). They apply to all government DISCOs and K-Electric. Rates are before FCA, QTA and taxes.
Per-unit rates for residential consumers
| Category / units per month | Rs per unit | Fixed charge (Rs/kW/month) |
|---|---|---|
| Lifeline: up to 50 | 3.95 | — |
| Lifeline: 51–100 | 7.74 | — |
| Protected: 1–100 | 10.54 | 200 |
| Protected: 101–200 | 13.01 | 300 |
| Unprotected: 1–100 | 22.44 | 275 |
| Unprotected: 101–200 | 28.91 | 300 |
| Unprotected: 201–300 | 33.10 | 350 |
| Unprotected: 301–400 | 36.46 | 400 |
| Unprotected: 401–500 | 38.95 | 500 |
| Unprotected: 501–600 | 40.22 | 675 |
| Unprotected: 601–700 | 41.85 | 675 |
| Unprotected: above 700 | 47.20 | 675 |
| Time of Use (5 kW+): peak / off-peak | 46.85 / 34.53 | 675 |
The 200-unit rule
If you use 200 units or less every month for six months, you are a protected consumer and pay Rs 10.54–13.01 per unit. Use 201 units in a single month and you lose protected status for the next six months. That can roughly double your per-unit rate, so the 200-unit line is the most important number on your bill.
Unprotected consumers are charged all units at the rate of the slab they reach. For example, 250 units cost 250 × Rs 33.10, not 100 at one rate and 150 at another.
What gets added on top
- FCA: currently Rs 1.1086/unit in October 2026 bills (details)
- QTA: the quarterly tariff adjustment, when notified
- Sales tax: 18% on the bill amount
- Any provincial levy and arrears shown on your bill
From January 2027, slab-based subsidies are expected to move to a targeted, BISP-based subsidy. We will update these rates when NEPRA notifies any change.
7 ways to keep your bill down
- Watch your meter in the last week of the month and stay at or below 200 units if you’re close.
- Switch to an inverter AC and set it to 26°C.
- Replace old fans with DC/inverter fans (about 30–40 W instead of 80–100 W).
- Run the iron, washing machine and water pump during off-peak hours if you have a TOU meter.
- Use the Electricity Load Estimator to find which appliances use the most power.
- Check whether solar with net metering makes sense using the Net Metering Calculator.
- Check your sanctioned load. Fixed charges are per kW, so an oversized load costs you every month.
Estimate your bill now with the Electricity Bill Calculator 2026.
Source: NEPRA decision of 11 Feb 2026, S.R.O. 279(I)/2026, as summarised by Pakera (Oct 2026). Rates exclude taxes and adjustments.