Electricity unit price in Pakistan Today, March 2026
Electricity bills are a major concern for the common man. A big part of every month’s budget goes to paying bills. To reduce the electricity bill, you have to understand the bill structure. First thing in this process is to know the electricity unit cost. Here you will know the latest Electricity unit price in Pakistan and ways to reduce your monthly electricity bill.
Price of one unit (Bijli) for domestic/residential usage
The electricity unit price in Pakistan is PKR 10 for protected consumers and goes up to PKR 75 for unprotected consumers. The rate of one unit increases as the number of units increases. Details are given below
For a sanctioned load less than 5 kilowatts
| No. of Units Consumed | Category | Unit Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-50 Units Life Line | Protected | PKR 3.95 |
| 1-100 Units Life Line | – | PKR 7.74 |
| 1-100 Units | – | PKR 10.-PKR 23 |
| 101-200 Units | – | PKR 13.-PKR 30 |
| 1-100 Units | Unprotected | PKR 22-PKR 29 |
| 101-200 Units | – | PKR 28-PKR 34 |
| 201-300 Units | – | PKR 33-PKR 40 |
| 301-700 Units | – | PKR 30-PKR 50 |
| 700+ Units | – | PKR 46-PKR 75 |
For the sanctioned load above 5 kilowatts
| Time of Use | Unit Rate |
|---|---|
| Peak | PKR 46-PKR 75 |
| Off-Peak | PKR 40-PKR 65 |
Price of unit for Commercial & Industrial Users
The electricity unit price in Pakistan is higher compared to that of domestic users. The price of an electricity unit might be different for industrial users during peak and off-peak hours.
Price of one unit for commercial usage
The electricity price for commercial usage is between PKR 35 and 75, depending on load and time. Details are given below
| TARIFF/Category | GOP Applicable Unit Rate |
|---|---|
| For Sanctioned load less than 5KW/H | PKR 37-PKR 70 |
| For a sanctioned load above 5KW/H | PKR 39-PKR 75 |
Price of one unit for Industrial usage
Electricity unit price in Pakistan for industrial usage is between PKR 30-55, depending upon load and time. Details are given below
| TARIFF/ Category | Time of Use | Unit Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Upto 25 KW(at 400/230 volts) | Off-peak | PKR 30.05 |
| Upto 25 KW(at 400/230 volts) | Peak | PKR 36.74 |
| Exceeding 25-500 KW (at 400 volts) | Off-peak | PKR 27.41 |
| Exceeding 25-500 KW (at 400 volts) | Peak | PKR 36.68 |
| For all loads up to 5000 kW (at 11, 33) | Off-peak | PKR 28..24 |
| For all loads up to 5000 kW (at 11, 33) | Peak | PKR 36.68 |
| For all loads (at 66,132 kV and above) | Off-peak | PKR 27.96 |
| For all loads (at 66,132 kV and above | Peak | PKR 36.68 |
*Fuel Price Adjustment and other charges are also added to the electricity unit.
Price of one unit for agricultural usage
| TARIFF/Category | Time of Use | GOP Applicable Unit Rate |
|---|---|---|
| SCRAPP less than 5kW | – | PKR 39.87 |
| Agricultural Tube Wells | – | PKR 28.90 |
| SCRAPP 5 kW & above | Off-peak | PKR 34.71 |
| SCRAPP 5 kW & above | Peak | PKR 42.79 |
| Agricultural 5 kW & above | Off-Peak | PKR 28.69 |
| Agricultural 5 kW & above | Peak | PKR 29.54 |
*Fuel Price Adjustment and other taxes are also added to the electricity unit.
Pakistan’s electricity price structure
Pakistan’s electricity rate structure depends upon several factors, which include consumer type (domestic, commercial or industrial user), consumer category (Protected or Non-protected), Number of units consumed, Fuel price adjustment and some taxes.
Electricity unit price in Pakistan
The price of electricity units in Pakistan varies for different consumers and depends upon different aspects such as whether you are using electricity for domestic, commercial or industrial purposes, and also how many units you are consuming. The electricity unit price goes on increasing when you consume more and more units.
Categories of consumers
There are different categories of electricity consumers.
- Domestic (Protected & Unprotected)
- Commercial (School, Offices, Hotels, Restaurant etc.)
- Industrial (Factories & Industries)
What is Ment by 1 Unit of electricity?
1 unit of electricity is 1kWh. It means how many kilowatt are consumed in one hour, in simple words
- 2000 Watt Heater running for 30 minutes consumes 1 unit.
- 200 Watt fridge running for 5 hours consumes 1 unit.
- 750 Watt washing machine running for 1 hour consumes 0.75 units.
- 100 Watt Bulb running for 10 hours consumes 1 unit.
Factors affecting the Electricity unit price in Pakistan
To understand the electricity unit price in Pakistan, you have to know some factors that affect the rate of electricity.
- Fuel Price Adjustment
Pakistan usually Electricity Sector produces Electricity by using fuel like coal, gas and petrol, which are quite expensive, so electricity is also expensive due to this reason.
- High Rate of US Dollar
The government buys the fuel in US dollar that is why electricity is expensive
- Other Taxes in Electricity Bills
Bills also include General Sales taxes and local surcharges, which cause the ultimate increase in the electricity bill.
Main Suppliers of Electricity in Pakistan
The main suppliers of electricity in Pakistan are distribution companies. The government-owned companies are listed below
| Regional DISCOs | Full Form/Name |
|---|---|
| MEPCO | Multan Electric Power Company |
| LESCO | Lahore Electric Supply Company |
| FESCO | Faisalabad Electric Supply Company |
| GEPCO | Gujranwala Electric Power Company |
| HESCO | Hyderabad Electric Supply Company |
| SEPCO | Sukkur Electric Power Company |
| QESCO | Quetta Electric Supply Company |
| PESCO | Peshawar Electric Supply Company |
| IESCO | Islamabad Electric Supply Company |
| HAZECO | Hazara Electric Supply Company |
| TESCO | Tribal Electric Supply Company |
The only private company which is responsible for generating and distributing electricity to Karachi is K-Electric. Some major producers of electricity in Pakistan are WAPDA, GENCOs, NTDS, and IPPs.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to calculate the electricity bill?
To calculate the electricity bill, you have to know about total units consumed, the rate of electricity unit, fuel price adjustment, general sales taxes and other local charges.
Total Unit consumed * Unit Price
Fuel price adjustment
General sales taxes
Local Surcharges
How to reduce electricity bills?
How to reduce electricity bills? This is a question which comes to every common Pakistani man’s mind. The solution is simple: regularly check your meter and make sure you consume less than 200 units monthly, because when you cross 200 units only once, it will cost you for the upcoming months as well, because you will go to the unprotected consumer, and the unit price will increase for you for that month specifically and for future months also.
Why electricity price change every month?
Electricity price depends upon different factors, such as fuel price adjustments. When the price of fuel changes, the price of electricity also changes. Another reason on which electricity depends is the dollar rate, as the government buys fuel in dollars. When the dollar rate increases, the price of electricity also increases and vice versa.
