With Pakistan’s scorching summer temperatures pushing LESCO consumers into higher tariff slabs and peak-hour surcharges, strategic usage can slash bills by 20-40%. The peak summer months (May-August) see ACs, fans, and coolers spike consumption above 300 units, triggering unprotected rates of above Rs 21/kWh plus FPA. Simple behavioral shifts and maintenance yield immediate results without … Read more
LESCO’s residential base tariffs feature progressive slabs where rates rise with consumption, distinguishing protected (up to 200 units/month average) from unprotected consumers. Recent NEPRA notifications, including S.R.O. No. 46(I)/2026 on January 13, confirm uniform adjustments but maintain core slab structure amid quarterly and fuel variations. Commercial and industrial tariffs include fixed charges and Time of … Read more
Pakistan’s electricity consumers under LESCO and MEPCO are likely to face an increase in their New FPA for February 2026 bills due to a pending Fuel Price Adjustment (FPA), also known as Fuel Charges Adjustment (FCA), stemming from higher fuel costs in December 2025. NEPRA has scheduled a public hearing for January 29, 2026, to … Read more