Pakistan’s power sector regulator, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA), is set to hold a hearing on February 10 on a proposal that would revise the structure of electricity tariffs.
The plan has been moved by the government with the stated aim of improving recovery of fixed costs in the power system while keeping the overall subsidy outlay unchanged.
Focus on recovering fixed costs
Electricity bills typically include components linked to consumption as well as charges tied to fixed expenses of supplying power. The proposal under review seeks to adjust the tariff design so that these fixed costs are recovered more reliably.
According to the information provided, the government’s objective is to achieve this without raising the total amount earmarked for subsidies.
Public hearing scheduled
NEPRA’s hearing on February 10 will consider the revised tariff structure proposal. Such hearings are part of the regulator’s process for reviewing changes in electricity pricing frameworks.
The schedule indicates that the proposal is being formally placed before the regulator for examination, including how the modified structure would impact billing and cost recovery.
What the proposal covers
The source information describes the submission as a revised tariff structure rather than a request for higher subsidies. The key point highlighted is the government’s intention to realign tariff components to secure fixed-cost recovery, while not increasing the fiscal burden through additional subsidy spending.
NEPRA’s hearing will be the next step in the regulatory process, after which the authority may decide whether to approve, modify, or reject the proposed structure based on its assessment.
The development comes as policymakers continue to look at ways to manage power-sector costs and billing design within existing budget limits.