Power Division clarifies position on June electricity tariff

The Power Division announced on Monday that electricity tariffs for June will remain unchanged, saying a series of policy interventions helped protect consumers from additional costs despite ongoing fuel supply and power generation challenges. According to a spokesperson, electricity users have been spared a fuel cost adjustment increase of around Rs5 to Rs6 per unit that could otherwise have significantly raised monthly bills. No extra financial burden had been transferred to consumers despite the suspension of LNG supplies and the use of costly furnace oil for electricity generation. pic.twitter.com/nblb7bAcVT — MOE- Power Division, Government of Pakistan (@MoWP15) May 18, 2026 The division stated that swift policy decisions helped avert an estimated Rs38 billion in additional expenses. As a result, the monthly fuel cost adjustment was limited to Rs1.73 per unit, preventing a much steeper increase in tariffs. Officials attributed the relief to consistent energy policies, higher electricity consumption, and a targeted special package introduced for consumers. The spokesperson also noted that improved local gas supplies and enhanced generation from imported coal-fired power plants helped reduce pressure on load management. During the first quarter of the year, electricity consumers received refunds worth Rs65 billion, while a quarterly adjustment provided relief of Rs1.93 per unit, according to the Power Division. The spokesperson said the quarterly adjustment effectively offset the impact of monthly fuel price fluctuations and enabled additional relief despite difficult operating conditions in the energy sector. The division further said the reference tariff would not be increased next month and consumers could receive an additional relief of nearly Re0.20 per unit. Pakistan secures June fuel supplies amid Middle East tensions