Islamabad: The Pakistan federal government has made a significant move regarding electricity subsidies. The government has decided to withdraw the electricity subsidy for consumers using up to 200 units per month, according to a report by ARY News.
Starting in October, consumers using up to 200 units per month will face increased charges, ranging from Rs 9 to Rs 29 per unit, as the government subsidy comes to an end. Specifically, protected customers who consume up to 50 units will be charged Rs 9.39 per unit, while those using 51-100 units will pay Rs 13.64 per unit. Consumers utilising 101-200 units will see the steepest increase, with a rate of Rs 29.21 per unit.
Notably, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has also introduced a new surcharge policy for late bill payments.
As per the reports, a 5 per cent surcharge will apply to bills paid within three days after the due date, while a 10 per cent surcharge will apply to payments made beyond that period, ARY News reported.
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