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Massive Tariff Relief: Power Division Confirms No Electricity Price Hike for June, Saving Consumers Rs 38 Billion
The Power Division has announced that electricity prices will not increase in June, successfully shielding consumers from a projected Rs 38 billion additional financial burden. The decision aims to provide temporary relief to the public ahead of peak summer energy consumption.
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by News Desk
2026-05-19
Massive Tariff Relief: Power Division Confirms No Electricity Price Hike for June, Saving Consumers Rs 38 Billion

Detailed Report

  • No Price Hike for June: In a major relief for utility consumers, the Power Division has announced that electricity prices will not increase in June. The decision effectively shields the public from an anticipated monthly Fuel Charges Adjustment (FCA) shock of Rs 5 to Rs 6 per unit.

  • Averting a Rs 38 Billion Impact: Despite challenges including LNG supply disruptions and the forced utilization of expensive furnace oil, strategic interventions managed to keep the monthly FCA increase capped at just Rs 1.73 per unit. This contained adjustment successfully absorbed a potential Rs 38 billion financial burden that would have otherwise been passed on to consumers.

  • How the Relief Was Achieved: The Power Division attributed this stability to consistent policies, rising electricity demand, and targeted special packages. Furthermore, load management was significantly optimized by increasing the supply of local gas and boosting power generation from imported coal plants.

  • Neutralizing the FCA Shock: A massive Rs 65 billion reimbursement from the first quarter's adjustments provided a relief of Rs 1.93 per unit to consumers. This quarterly adjustment completely offset and neutralized the financial impact of the monthly fuel adjustments.

  • Potential Price Drop Next Month: Looking ahead, the Power Division shared even better news for the upcoming month: reference tariffs will remain steady, with consumers expected to receive a minor relief of approximately 20 paisas per unit.
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