Tariff cut from Rs30.80 to Rs26.23 for small industries in B1 category; from Rs30.73 to Rs26.16 for medium-sized industries in B2 category and from Rs31 Rs27 per unit for high-tension industrial consumers in the B3 category; effective from February 2026
The federal government has announced a significant reduction in electricity tariffs for industrial consumers, slashing rates by up to Rs4.58 per unit, providing much-needed relief to factories and businesses impacted by high energy costs. The revised tariffs, effective from February 2026, were officially notified following a ruling from the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) dated February 11, 2026.
The new rates, applicable across all distribution companies including K-Electric, will remain in effect until the end of December 2026.
Under the revised framework, small industrial consumers in the B1 category, which includes those using up to 25 kilowatts, will now pay Rs26.23 per unit, a decrease from Rs30.80 previously. The peak-hour rate for these consumers has also been reduced from Rs36.74 to Rs35.74 per unit, while off-peak rates have dropped from Rs30.05 to Rs25.48. For the first time, these consumers will also face a fixed monthly charge of Rs1,250.
For medium-sized industries in the B2 category, covering those using between 25 and 500 kilowatts, the energy tariff has been slashed from Rs30.73 to Rs26.16 per unit. Peak rates have fallen slightly from Rs36.68 to Rs35.68, and off-peak rates have seen a sharper drop, from Rs27.41 to Rs22.83 per unit. The fixed charge for this category remains at Rs1,250 per kilowatt per month.
High-tension industrial consumers in the B3 category, who use between 11 and 33 kilovolts, will now pay Rs27 per unit for energy, compared to Rs31 previously. Peak-hour tariffs have eased from Rs36.68 to Rs35.68, while off-peak rates have been reduced from Rs28.24 to Rs23.67 per unit. The fixed monthly charge remains at Rs1,250 per kilowatt.
The largest industrial users, in the B4 category, which covers those using 66 to 132 kilovolts and above, have also received relief. The energy charge has been reduced from Rs30.43 to Rs26.43 per unit. Peak rates have fallen from Rs36.68 to Rs35.68, and off-peak rates have decreased from Rs27.96 to Rs23.38. Fixed charges remain unchanged at Rs1,250 per kilowatt per month.
Overall, the tariff reduction is expected to ease operational costs for industries across Pakistan, particularly for manufacturing and agriculture, which are heavily dependent on affordable electricity. The most significant reduction came in off-peak tariffs, which are crucial for export-oriented industries and those involved in continuous processes.
Residential electricity tariffs have also been adjusted, with lifeline consumers paying minimal rates, and those with higher consumption benefiting from reductions of up to Rs1.53 per unit for the 301-400 unit category.
Similar cuts have been applied to higher consumption slabs, while protected domestic consumers will also face fixed charges based on consumption tiers.
