Bijli Per Unit Rate in Pakistan
Did you know that electricity prices have been going up in Pakistan year after year? In this blog post, we'll take a closer look at the trend of rising electricity unit prices and what it could mean for Pakistani households in 2022. Stay tuned!
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Today's Electricity Unit Price in Pakistan
The Pakistan government has announced an increase in the electricity unit prices for the next fiscal year. The increase will come into effect from 1st July 2022. For domestic users, the new price will be Rs. 8 per unit, an increase of Rs. 7.50 from the current price of Rs. 8.00 per unit. The government has attributed the price hike to the rising cost of generation and transmission of electricity. However, analysts have criticized the move, saying that it will place an additional burden on consumers who are already struggling with high inflation and rising living costs. They have also warned that the price hike could lead to further increases in the cost of essential goods and services, as businesses pass on the higher electricity costs to consumers.
Commercial electricity Unit Price in Pakistan 2022
Electricity prices in Pakistan have seen a significant increase in recent years. The average price of electricity in Pakistan is now PKR 8.50 per unit, up from just PKR 3.50 per unit in 2013. This sharp increase in electricity prices has had a major impact on the cost of living for people across the country.
Electricity Unit Rate in Pakistan List 2022
Residential Units Price
| Units | Price per 1 Unit |
| 1 to 50 | Around Rs. 12 |
| 1-100 | Around Rs. 14 |
| 101-200 | Around Rs. 16 |
| 201-300 | Around Rs. 18.15 |
| 301-700 | Around Rs. 25 |
| Above 700 | Around Rs. 27 |
Commercial Connection per unit Price
| Load Types | Price per Unit |
| 5kW load | Rs. 30 |
| More than 5kW load | Rs. 32 |
GEPCO Bill Calculator 2022
| Cost of electricity: | 94.20 |
| F.C Surcharge: | 4.30 |
| Electricity Duty: | 1.41 |
| TV Fee: | 35 |
| GST: | 16.98 |
| N.J Surcharge: | 1 |
| Total Estimated Bill: | 152.89 |
QESCO Bill Calculator 2022
| Cost of electricity: | 9.42 |
| F.C Surcharge: | 0.43 |
| Electricity Duty: | 0.14 |
| TV Fee: | 35 |
| GST: | 1.70 |
| N.J Surcharge: | 0.1 |
| Total Estimated Bill: | 46.79 |
Note: This is just an estimate cost of electricity, the original bill amount may vary due to additional taxes.
HESCO Bill Calculator 2022
| Cost of electricity: | 942.00 |
| F.C Surcharge: | 43.00 |
| Electricity Duty: | 14.13 |
| TV Fee: | 35 |
| GST: | 169.85 |
| N.J Surcharge: | 10 |
| Total Estimated Bill: | 1213.98 |
PESCO Bill Calculator 2022
200 x 21.23 = 4246.00
| Cost of electricity: | 8395.00 |
| F.C Surcharge: | 215.00 |
| Electricity Duty: | 125.92 |
| TV Fee: | 35 |
| GST: | 1485.11 |
| N.J Surcharge: | 50 |
| Total Estimated Bill: | 10306.03 |
FESCO Bill Calculator 2022
400 x 21.23 = 8492.00
| Cost of electricity: | 12641.00 |
| F.C Surcharge: | 301.00 |
| Electricity Duty: | 189.62 |
| TV Fee: | 35 |
| GST: | 2232.38 |
| N.J Surcharge: | 70 |
| Total Estimated Bill: | 15469.00 |
Note: This is just an estimate cost of electricity, the original bill amount may vary due to additional taxes.
MEPCO Bill Calculator 2022
300 x 24.33 = 7299.00
| Cost of electricity: | 22160.00 |
| F.C Surcharge: | 430.00 |
| Electricity Duty: | 332.40 |
| TV Fee: | 35 |
| GST: | 3896.81 |
| N.J Surcharge: | 100 |
| Total Estimated Bill: | 26954.21 |
The other major factor driving up electricity prices is the government’s decision to raise tariffs in order to reduce its subsidy bill. The government has been gradually increasing tariffs since 2022, and this has put a significant financial burden on consumers.
The rising cost of electricity has had a major impact on businesses and households across Pakistan. Many businesses have been forced to cut back on production due to higher energy costs, while households have seen their living expenses increase significantly. The government is aware of the problem and is taking steps to try and address it.
In the short term, the government has introduced a number of measures to try and reduce the impact of higher electricity prices. These include increasing the use of renewable energy, improving energy efficiency, and providing financial assistance to low-income households.
In the long term, the government is hoping to reduce Pakistan’s dependence on imported fuel by investing in domestic coal production and developing its own nuclear power program. These are ambitious plans that will take many years to implement, but if successful they could help to bring down the cost of electricity in Pakistan over the longer term.
Pakistan is a developing country and the population is increasing day by day. So, there is an urgent need of more electricity in the country. The government has taken many steps to increase the production of electricity but it is not possible for them to meet the demand of current needs. Private companies are also trying to produce more electricity but they are unable to do so because of various reasons. Government should give permission to these companies so that they can start producing more electricity and help reduce load shedding in Pakistan. Call to action: If you want more information or want to take some kind of action, please click here.