# Power tariff up by Rs 2.37 per unit despite IMF nod for consumer subsidy

> Pakistan's power tariff rises by Rs 2.37 per unit as IMF extends subsidy for low-income consumers.
- Title: Power tariff up by Rs 2.37 per unit despite IMF nod for…
- Summary: Pakistan's power tariff rises by Rs 2.37 per unit as IMF extends subsidy for low-income consumers.
- Keywords: imf, power tariff, bisp, nepra, electricity subsidy, fuel cost adjustment, power division, pakistan, Daily Times
- Source: Daily Times — https://dailytimes.com.pk/1578386/power-tariff-up-by-rs-2-37-per-unit-despite-imf-nod-for-consumer-subsidy
- Author: Sajid Salamat
- Published: 2026-11-08T00:12:33+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: imf, power tariff, bisp, nepra, electricity subsidy, fuel cost adjustment, power division, pakistan, news
## IMF extends electricity subsidy
The International Monetary Fund agreed to extend electricity subsidies for protected consumers using up to 200 units per month for another six months.
## Subsidy extension timeline
The subsidy, scheduled to end on December 31, 2026, may now remain in place until June 30, 2027, delaying withdrawal to July 1, 2027.
## IMF's subsidy condition
The IMF wants the electricity subsidy for consumers using up to 200 units to be restricted only to beneficiaries registered with the Benazir Income Support Programme.
## Power tariff increase
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority issued a Rs2.36 per unit increase in electricity prices under a monthly fuel cost adjustment.
## Fuel cost adjustment details
The increase applies to all consumer categories except lifetime consumers, electric vehicle charging stations, and pre-paid electricity consumers who opted for pre-paid tariff.
## Power division clarification
The power division spokesperson clarified that the industrial tariff had not been increased, stating the Rs25.30 per unit figure was a revised marginal rate under the Incremental Consumption Package.
## Subsidy extension impact
The government successfully secured a six-month extension to the IMF's electricity subsidy for low-income consumers.
## Fuel cost adjustment application
The Fuel Charge Adjustment will be shown separately in November 2026 bills based on September 2026 units consumed.
## Key takeaway

Pakistan's power tariff increases by Rs 2.37 per unit despite IMF extending electricity subsidies for up to 200 units per month for six months.