Welcome to the LESCO News & Regulatory Updates Portal. Power tariffs in Pakistan are subject to continuous adjustments determined by the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA), the Ministry of Energy, and Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO). Below is our curated, chronological digest of verified regulatory decisions, gazette notifications, and practical advisories affecting your electricity billing.
Recent Regulatory Announcements & Notifications
Late October / November 2026 • Official Notification
NEPRA Concludes Hearing on September Fuel Charges Adjustment (FCA)
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) conducted an open public hearing on the petition submitted by the Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA-G) regarding Fuel Charges Adjustment for electricity generated in September. High hydel output from Tarbela and Ghazi Barotha during late summer helped stabilize generation costs, resulting in a moderate adjustment compared to peak summer highs. Formal SRO notifications will govern upcoming billing cycles, with lifeline and protected consumers under 200 units receiving targeted exemptions.
Source: NEPRA Hearing Docket & CPPA-G Data
Mid November 2026 • Seasonal Advisory
Winter Peak Hours (5:00 PM – 9:00 PM) to Take Effect on December 1st
LESCO management reminds all three-phase domestic (A-1 TOU), commercial (A-2 TOU), and industrial consumers that Time-of-Use peak hours will transition to the winter schedule effective 1st December 2026. From December through February, peak hours will run from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM daily. Consumers are advised to avoid operating electric geysers, room heaters, water motors, and heavy appliances during this 4-hour window, as peak unit rates are priced at approximately Rs. 46.85 per kWh compared to off-peak rates of Rs. 34.53 per kWh.
Category: Seasonal TOU Schedule Transition
October 2026 • Statutory Order
S.R.O. 1754(I)/2026: August Fuel Adjustment of Rs. 1.1086/Unit Applied to Bills
Under official Gazette notification S.R.O. 1754(I)/2026, NEPRA sanctioned an FCA of Rs. 1.1086 per unit for electricity consumed in August, alongside a national quarterly tariff adjustment (QTA) of Rs. 0.5194 per unit. These adjustments reflect international RLNG price variations and debt servicing components. The adjustment appears under the "FPA" column on active bills. Residential consumers using 50 units or fewer (lifeline) are fully protected from this surcharge.
Reference: Ministry of Energy Gazette S.R.O. 1754(I)/2026
Autumn 2026 • Green Energy Advisory
NEPRA Reaffirms Net Metering Framework for Existing Rooftop Solar Consumers
Addressing widespread market speculation regarding potential shifts from net metering to gross billing, NEPRA reaffirmed that existing residential and commercial net metering contracts remain protected under approved 3-year PPA frameworks. Consumers generating surplus green energy continue to receive full kilowatt-hour credit against off-peak grid consumption under National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Alternative & Renewable Energy) Distributed Generation Regulations.
Category: Renewable Energy Regulations
Late Summer 2026 • Consumer Relief
BISP Integration for Cross-Subsidy and Lifeline Verification in LESCO System
The Ministry of Energy and LESCO completed the technological integration of consumer reference numbers with the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) socio-economic database. The initiative ensures that families qualifying under national poverty registry criteria receive targeted electricity subsidies directly on their single-phase meters without requiring physical visits to revenue offices.
Category: Targeted Socioeconomic Subsidies
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