ISLAMABAD: Under the monthly fuel adjustment method, electricity costs in Pakistan are expected to decrease by 72 paisa per unit. The Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) has petitioned the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) to lower electricity costs today. DISCOs received 7.813 billion units of power in November. According to CPPA data, the monthly cost per unit of power stayed at Rs 6.16. Hydropower produced 39.16% of the electricity in November, followed by local coal (9.34%), imported coal (5.06%), and gas (8.44%). Additionally, according to CPPA, 25.23% of electricity generation came from nuclear fuel, while 8.64% came from imported LNG.
Petrol prices in Pakistan are anticipated to drop by Rs10.60 per litre for the next two weeks, starting on January 1, 2026, according to earlier reports. According to sources, the price of petrol is expected to drop by Rs10.60 per litre, while the price of high-speed diesel (HSD) may also drop by Rs8.59 per litre. In a similar vein, the cost of kerosene oil may decrease by Rs8.92 per litre and that of light diesel oil (LDO) by Rs6.62 per litre. The price of gasoline is anticipated to drop from Rs263.09 to Rs252.85 per litre following the proposed cuts. The price per litre of high-speed diesel could reduce from Rs267.80 to Rs259.21.
According to sources, the Petroleum Division will get price recommendations from the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) on December 31. The Petroleum Division will formally announce the revised rates if Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif gives his assent.
