September power bills carry Rs 2.58 more a unit: July FCA plus quarterly charge

Electricity consumers of every ex-WAPDA company and K-Electric will pay Rs 2.5775 more on each unit in their September 2026 bills, before sales tax and other levies. Two separate NEPRA decisions are stacked on the same bill.

The two charges

NEPRA decided the July FCA on 4 September 2026. The Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA-G) had asked for Rs 2.5182 a unit; the regulator allowed Rs 2.0581 after its own adjustments. The quarterly charge was notified on 7 September through SRO 1501(I)/2026. Distribution companies had sought about Rs 33 billion under it, and NEPRA allowed roughly Rs 12.6 billion.

Why fuel costs jumped

The fuel cost of power actually generated in July came to Rs 9.1511 per unit, against a reference of Rs 7.0929 built into the tariff. The gap is the FCA. Dawn reported that costly spot LNG cargoes were the main driver.

For comparison, the June FCA that appeared in August bills was 75 paisa a unit. The fuel line on your September bill is almost three times larger.

What it adds to your bill

In October and November, only the Rs 0.5194 quarterly charge continues, unless NEPRA approves a new FCA for August, which would be decided separately.

Who is exempt

According to the NEPRA decision, the July FCA applies to all consumer categories of K-Electric and the ex-WAPDA companies except:

• lifeline consumers
• electric vehicle charging stations
• prepaid electricity consumers

The FCA does apply to units billed under the incremental consumption package. The quarterly charge does not apply to those incremental units, and the same three groups are exempt from it.

What to do

1. Find the "FPA" or fuel adjustment line on your bill and check it against your units. Our electricity bill calculator gives a full estimate.
2. Download a duplicate bill if yours has not arrived: see our guides for LESCO, IESCO, FESCO and K-Electric.
3. Running an AC through September? Check what it costs per hour with the AC running cost calculator.
4. If your household stays at or under the lifeline limit, you are exempt from both charges, so check the category printed on your bill.