LAHORE – A sigh of relief for inflation-hit people as Punjab government announced a Rs14 per unit discount on electricity bills for August and September for consumers using up to 500 units.
PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif made the announcement as government reallocates Rs45 billion from the developmental budget to provide relief to the people.
He made announcement alongside his daughter, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz in a presser. PML-N leader also confirmed that this relief, which is set to benefit 2.5 crores consumers and amount to Rs50 billion, is aimed at 94pc of the country’s domestic electricity users.
LESCO Electricity Unit Rates 2024
| No. of Units | Price/Tariff per Unit (Rs/kWh) |
| 1 – 100 | Rs. 12.21 |
| 101 – 200 | Rs. 14.53 |
| 201 – 300 | Rs. 31.51 |
| 301 – 400 | Rs. 38.41 |
| 401 – 500 | Rs. 41.62 |
| 501 – 600 | Rs. 43.04 |
| 601 – 700 | Rs. 44.18 |
| 701 and above | Rs. 49.10 |
Note: Following are power tariff unit rates; you can calculate new rates by cutting the above-mentioned relief announced by the provincial government.
Electricity Unit cut by Rs14 per unit
The development comes after federal government introduced 3-month relief program for electricity lifeline consumers using up to 200 units per month.
Former PM also highlighted new initiative spearheaded by his daughter CM Maryam Nawaz about “Roshan Gharana” program, which will offer free solar panels to households using up to 200 units and subsidized panels to those using up to 500 units.
The government will cover 90% of the cost, with consumers required to pay just 10% and repay through an interest-free five-year loan.
Former premier also urged PM Shehbaz to support the promotion of solar panels and suggested that other provinces consider implementing similar programs to benefit their residents.
Calculate your 301-400 units electricity bill in August 2024 after new rates
