Air conditioning accounts for up to 60-70% of residential electricity consumption in Pakistan during summer months. With manufacturers claiming that inverter air conditioners can reduce electricity bills by 30-60%, Pakistani consumers are increasingly investing in this technology. But do inverter ACs truly deliver on these bold energy-saving promises, or is it just clever marketing? This … Read more
Pakistan’s summer months bring scorching temperatures often exceeding 45°C, leading to a dramatic spike in electricity consumption as households rely heavily on air conditioning, fans, and refrigeration. For most Pakistani families, reduce electricity bills in summer can double or even triple compared to winter months, creating significant financial strain. With electricity tariffs continuously rising and … Read more
If you’re getting electricity from MEPCO in Multan, Bahawalpur, D.G. Khan, or Rahim Yar Khan, understanding the difference between protected and unprotected consumer categories can literally save you thousands of rupees every month. The 2026 tariff structure has widened the gap between these two categories even further, and most people don’t realize which bracket they … 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