LAHORE – The government of Punjab gave relief to customers using up to 200 units with a subsidy package, but now the existing tariff is about to end this month.
Electricity is set to become expensive for lower and middle class as temporary relief on power tariff will end September 30, as the relief was given for mere three months, the peak time of the year.
From October 1, consumers using up to 200 units will face significant increases in their electricity bills.
Non-protected consumers using up to 100 units will be paying bill with Rs 23.59 per unit, while those consuming 101 to 200 units will face an increase of Rs 7.12, raising their rate to Rs 30.07 per unit. Protected consumers will have more limited increases, with prices for 1 to 100 units going up by Rs 3.95 to Rs 11.69 per unit, and for 101 to 200 units, the increase will be Rs 4.10, resulting in a new rate of Rs 14.16 per unit.
Electricity Unit Rate from October 1
| Consumer Category | Units | Current Rate | Increase | New Rate |
| Non-Protected Users | 1 to 100 | Rs16.48 | Rs 7.11 | 23.59 |
| 101 to 200 | Rs22.95 | Rs 7.12 | 30.07 | |
| Protected Consumers | 1 to 100 | Rs 7.74 | Rs 3.95 | 11.69 |
| 101 to 200 | Rs 10.06 | Rs 4.10 | 14.16 | |
| Lifeline Consumers | Up to 50 | Rs 3.95 | — | 3.95 |
| 51 to 100 | Rs 7.74 | — | 7.74 |
This revised tariff structure is expected to have widespread effects as the government phases out the temporary relief measures introduced to address rising energy costs and economic challenges.
In previous development, the government allocated Rs 50 billion in subsidies to mitigate the impact of this increase.
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