In a significant movement to provide relief to consumers, the prime minister has announced a reduction in electricity prices, with the new tariffs that will immediately enter into force. The last report details the revised electricity rates for several consumer categories.
For lifeline consumers, the electricity rate has been established in 4.78 rupees per unit. National consumers who use up to 100 units will now pay 9.37 rupees per unit, while protected consumers who use 100 units will face a rate of 8,52 rupees per unit. Consumers who use up to 200 units will be charged 11.51 rupees per unit.
For higher consumption categories, non -protected consumers who use 300 units will pay 34.03 rupees per unit. Uncotated time consumers (Tou) will face a higher rate of 48.46 rupees per unit.
The average rate for national consumers has been established in 31.63 rupees per unit. For commercial consumers, the new rate is 62.47 rupees per unit, while the general services will be charged 49.48 rupees per unit.
For industrial and agricultural use, industrial consumers will now pay 40.51 rupees per unit, and agricultural consumers will face a rate of 34.58 rupees per unit.
The new rates also apply to Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), where electric tariffs are established in 32.69 rupees per unit. Public lighting will also be charged at the same pace.
The average national rate has set 37.64 rupees per unit, offering a clearer image of the new price structure. This reduction is expected to relieve financial burden for consumers, especially those in low -income parentheses and essential sectors such as agriculture.
