The electricity per unit price in Pakistan in November 2026 is Rs 22.44 to Rs 47.20 for normal (unprotected) homes and Rs 10.54 to Rs 13.01 for protected homes, under the uniform NEPRA tariff notified on 12 February 2026. After fixed charges, surcharges, adjustments and taxes, the real cost is about Rs 39 to Rs 64 per unit, depending on how many units you use.
Last updated: 4 November 2026 by Ahmed. Rates checked against the NEPRA tariff notification and LESCO’s official bill estimator on 4 November 2026.
Use our free Electricity Bill Calculator to work out your own bill for LESCO, IESCO, MEPCO or any other DISCO. Below we list every slab, explain why the price you actually pay per unit is higher than the slab rate, and show where the big jumps are.
Electricity Per Unit Price in Pakistan: All Slabs (2026)
These are the rates consumers pay (the “GOP applicable” variable charges) in Annex A-1 of S.R.O. 279(I)/2026. They apply to all government DISCOs: IESCO, LESCO, MEPCO, FESCO, GEPCO, PESCO, HESCO, SEPCO, QESCO and TESCO. The last column is the all-in cost per unit at the top of each slab (2 kW load for unprotected, 1 kW for protected, filer, with current FPA and QTA).
| Slab | Rate per unit | Fixed charge | All-in cost per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lifeline up to 50 units | Rs 3.95 | None | – |
| Lifeline 51-100 units | Rs 7.74 | None | – |
| Protected 1-100 units | Rs 10.54 | Rs 200 per kW | Rs 17.44 |
| Protected 101-200 units | Rs 13.01 | Rs 300 per kW | Rs 18.33 |
| Unprotected 1-100 units | Rs 22.44 | Rs 275 per kW | Rs 39.13 |
| Unprotected 101-200 units | Rs 28.91 | Rs 300 per kW | Rs 43.92 |
| Unprotected 201-300 units | Rs 33.10 | Rs 350 per kW | Rs 48.16 |
| Unprotected 301-400 units | Rs 36.46 | Rs 400 per kW | Rs 51.79 |
| Unprotected 401-500 units | Rs 38.95 | Rs 500 per kW | Rs 54.77 |
| Unprotected 501-600 units | Rs 40.22 | Rs 675 per kW | Rs 56.59 |
| Unprotected 601-700 units | Rs 41.85 | Rs 675 per kW | Rs 58.16 |
| Unprotected Above 700 units | Rs 47.20 | Rs 675 per kW | Rs 64.28 |
Time of Use meters (compulsory at 5 kW and above) pay Rs 46.85 per unit at peak hours and Rs 34.53 off-peak, plus Rs 675 per kW on 50% of the sanctioned load or the MDI, whichever is higher.
Why the Real Electricity Per Unit Price in Pakistan Is Higher
The slab rate is only the “cost of electricity” line. Your bill adds several other charges, and most are worked out per unit:
- FC surcharge: Rs 3.23 per unit for unprotected homes (it repays power sector loans).
- Fuel price adjustment (FPA): changes every month. October 2026 bills carry Rs 1.1086 per unit (the August fuel cost). For November bills, the power purchaser asked for Rs 2.5624 and NEPRA reserved its decision on 29 October.
- Quarterly adjustment (QTA): Rs 0.5194 per unit in September, October and November 2026 bills.
- Fixed charge per kW of sanctioned load, new since February 2026.
- Electricity duty 1.5% and GST 18% on top.
Example: 300 units on a 2 kW connection. The slab rate is Rs 33.10, but the full bill is Rs 14,448, which is Rs 48.16 per unit.
| Bill line (300 units, 2 kW) | Amount |
|---|---|
| Cost of electricity | Rs 9,930.00 |
| Fixed charges | Rs 700.00 |
| FC surcharge | Rs 969.00 |
| Fuel price adjustment (Rs 1.1086) | Rs 332.58 |
| Quarterly adjustment (Rs 0.5194) | Rs 155.82 |
| Electricity duty 1.5% | Rs 156.28 |
| GST 18% | Rs 2,204 |
| Total payable | Rs 14,448 |
| After due date | Rs 15,657 |
All-in Price Per Unit From 50 to 1,000 Units
Because fixed charges are spread over fewer units, small bills cost more per unit than you might expect. Big bills cost more because every unit moves to a higher slab.
| Units used | Total bill | All-in price per unit |
|---|---|---|
| 50 units | Rs 2,281 | Rs 45.62 |
| 100 units | Rs 3,913 | Rs 39.13 |
| 150 units | Rs 6,766 | Rs 45.11 |
| 200 units | Rs 8,785 | Rs 43.92 |
| 250 units | Rs 12,178 | Rs 48.71 |
| 300 units | Rs 14,448 | Rs 48.16 |
| 350 units | Rs 18,244 | Rs 52.13 |
| 400 units | Rs 20,716 | Rs 51.79 |
| 450 units | Rs 24,766 | Rs 55.04 |
| 500 units | Rs 27,385 | Rs 54.77 |
| 600 units | Rs 33,952 | Rs 56.59 |
| 700 units | Rs 40,712 | Rs 58.16 |
| 800 units | Rs 51,427 | Rs 64.28 |
| 1000 units | Rs 63,885 | Rs 63.88 |
The Slab Jump: One Extra Unit Can Cost Thousands
Unprotected homes get no “previous slab” benefit, so the slab rate applies to every unit. Crossing a slab boundary by even one unit raises the whole bill:
| Units | Bill before | Bill after | Extra cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 to 101 units | Rs 3,913 | Rs 4,787 | Rs 874 |
| 200 to 201 units | Rs 8,785 | Rs 9,952 | Rs 1,167 |
| 300 to 301 units | Rs 14,448 | Rs 15,823 | Rs 1,375 |
| 400 to 401 units | Rs 20,716 | Rs 22,197 | Rs 1,481 |
| 500 to 501 units | Rs 27,385 | Rs 28,614 | Rs 1,229 |
| 700 to 701 units | Rs 40,712 | Rs 45,260 | Rs 4,548 |
So if your meter is close to 300 or 400 units near the reading date, switching off one heavy appliance for a few days can save a lot.
Does the Electricity Price Differ for LESCO, IESCO and MEPCO?
No. The base electricity per unit price in Pakistan is the same for every government DISCO because NEPRA sets one uniform tariff. A 300-unit bill in Lahore, Islamabad or Multan is the same. Only electricity duty can differ, as it is a provincial levy. See our worked examples for LESCO and IESCO.
How to Lower Your Per Unit Cost
- Stay at 200 units or less for six months to become a protected consumer (Rs 10.54 to Rs 13.01 per unit). Read protected and unprotected consumers explained.
- Watch the slab boundaries at 100, 200, 300 and 400 units.
- Ask your DISCO to reduce your sanctioned load if it is higher than you need, because fixed charges are per kW.
- Become a filer: non-filers pay 7.5% extra income tax once the bill reaches Rs 25,000. See how to become a filer.
Related guides: Read our guides on protected vs unprotected consumers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the electricity per unit price in Pakistan in 2026?
Rs 22.44 to Rs 47.20 per unit for unprotected homes and Rs 10.54 to Rs 13.01 for protected homes, before fixed charges, surcharges and taxes. Lifeline users pay Rs 3.95 to Rs 7.74.
What is the price of 1 unit of electricity with taxes?
For a 300-unit unprotected bill it is about Rs 48.16 per unit after fixed charges, FC surcharge, FPA, QTA, duty and GST.
What is the per unit rate for 200 units?
Rs 28.91 for unprotected homes (101-200 slab) and Rs 13.01 for the units above 100 for protected homes.
Why did my bill go up so much at 301 units?
Above 300 units the rate for every unit rises from Rs 33.10 to Rs 36.46 and the fixed charge from Rs 350 to Rs 400 per kW, so the whole bill jumps.
Is the per unit price the same in all DISCOs?
Yes. NEPRA notifies one uniform tariff for all government distribution companies, so units cost the same in LESCO, IESCO, MEPCO and the rest.
This guide is for general information only. Your DISCO bill may include meter rent, arrears or a different monthly fuel adjustment, so always check the figures on your own bill.
Related Guides
- Electricity Bill Calculator for any units, load and DISCO
- Protected and unprotected consumers explained
- LESCO bill calculator guide
- IESCO bill calculator guide
- How to become a filer in Pakistan (avoid 7.5% tax on big bills)
- Income tax slabs 2026-27
Sources
- NEPRA / Ministry of Energy: S.R.O. 279(I)/2026, uniform tariff with fixed charges (12 February 2026)
- LESCO: official Bill Estimator (checked 4 November 2026)
- Dawn: NEPRA FCA Rs 2.0581 and QTA Rs 0.5194 (September to November 2026 bills)
- Daily Times: NEPRA reserves verdict on Rs 2.56 FCA for September 2026
- FBR: Withholding tax rate card 2026-27 (section 235, electricity bills)