MEPCO Tariff Rates 2026 — Complete Electricity Rate Chart for All Consumer Categories

Last updated: August 2026 | Source: NEPRA official determination

How to Read This Tariff Chart

Before diving in, three things to understand:

Energy charge vs total bill. The rates on this page are energy charges only — the cost of electricity itself. Your final payable amount will be 40 to 55 percent higher after all taxes and surcharges are added. Use the bill calculator to see your full estimated bill.

Slab system. Domestic rates are not flat — different blocks of consumption are charged at different rates within a single bill. You do not pay the highest rate on all your units; you pay it only on units within that block.

Protected vs unprotected. The domestic tariff has two completely different rate structures depending on whether you qualify as a protected consumer. The difference is enormous — up to Rs. 17 per unit on the first 100 kWh.

Domestic Residential — Tariff A-1

Protected Consumers

Qualification: Your 6-month rolling average consumption is 200 kWh or less. If you exceed 200 kWh in any single month, you lose protected status for the next 6 months.

Fixed charge: Rs. 75/month (single-phase) | Rs. 150/month (three-phase)

How the slab works (example — 150 kWh consumed, protected):

• First 50 kWh × Rs. 5.00 = Rs. 250
• Next 50 kWh (51–100) × Rs. 7.77 = Rs. 388.50
• Next 50 kWh (101–150) × Rs. 14.00 = Rs. 700
• Fixed charge = Rs. 75
• Energy + fixed charge = Rs. 1,413.50
• After FPA, GST, and surcharges: approximately Rs. 2,100 – 2,400

Unprotected Consumers

Qualification: Your consumption exceeded 200 kWh in any month within the last 6 months.

Fixed charge: Rs. 75/month (single-phase) | Rs. 150/month (three-phase)

How the slab works (example — 350 kWh consumed, unprotected):

• First 100 kWh × Rs. 22.00 = Rs. 2,200
• Next 100 kWh (101–200) × Rs. 27.00 = Rs. 2,700
• Next 150 kWh (201–350) × Rs. 36.00 = Rs. 5,400
• Fixed charge = Rs. 75
• Energy + fixed charge = Rs. 10,375
• After FPA, GST, and surcharges: approximately Rs. 14,500 – 15,500

Lifeline Consumers

Qualification: Monthly consumption consistently 50 kWh or less. No GST. No fixed charges.

Minimum monthly charge: Rs. 197.50. This category primarily covers very low-income rural households across South Punjab with minimal electricity use.

Commercial — Tariff B

Commercial connections cover shops, offices, hotels, restaurants, and other business premises.

B-1 (Small Commercial — Load up to 5 kW)

No MDI charge for B-1 connections.

B-2 (Medium Commercial — 5 kW to 500 kW)

Peak hours for commercial: 6 PM to 10 PM (summer) and 5 PM to 9 PM (winter).

B-3 (Large Commercial — above 500 kW)

Industrial — Tariff C

Industrial connections serve factories, processing units, and large manufacturing operations.

C-1 (LT General Industry — Low Tension)

Fixed charge: Rs. 500/month | MDI charge: Rs. 900/kW

C-2 (HT Industry — 66 kV)

C-3 (HT Industry — 132 kV and above)

Peak hours for industrial consumers: 6 PM to 10 PM (summer) | 5 PM to 9 PM (winter).

Agricultural — Tariff D (Tube Wells)

Agricultural connections power irrigation tube wells across South Punjab's vast farming districts.

D-1 (Metered Agricultural)

Metered connections pay based on actual kWh consumed.

D-2 (Flat Rate / Unmetered Agricultural)

Flat rate billing based on motor horsepower. Rates vary by HP and season — contact your nearest subdivision office for the current flat rate applicable to your motor size.

Public Lighting — Tariff E

Street lights, parks, and public infrastructure operated by local governments.

What Happens After 700 kWh? The Highest Slab

For unprotected domestic consumers, the final slab (above 700 kWh) is charged at Rs. 68.00 per kWh — the highest domestic rate in the tariff.

A household consuming 800 kWh in a month pays:

• 100 kWh × Rs. 22 = Rs. 2,200
• 100 kWh × Rs. 27 = Rs. 2,700
• 100 kWh × Rs. 36 = Rs. 3,600
• 400 kWh × Rs. 45 = Rs. 18,000
• 100 kWh × Rs. 68 = Rs. 6,800
• Energy charge total: Rs. 33,300
• Estimated final bill after all taxes: Rs. 45,000+

This level of consumption typically means multiple large ACs running long hours — common in South Punjab's summer months across larger homes and joint family setups.

Will Tariff Rates Change in 2026?

NEPRA reviews and may revise electricity tariff rates periodically. Changes require a formal determination process — public notice, hearings, and gazette notification. When NEPRA revises rates, all distribution companies implement the change from the notified date.

Any mid-year revision will be reflected on this page within 48 hours of the official NEPRA announcement. Bookmark this page and check it before doing any long-term electricity cost planning.

Frequently Asked Questions — Tariff Rates

Are these tariff rates the same across all of Pakistan?
Yes. NEPRA sets uniform tariff rates that apply to all distribution companies — MEPCO, LESCO, IESCO, PESCO, HESCO, GEPCO, SEPCO, and FESCO all use the same rate structure. The difference between companies is in infrastructure, billing efficiency, and load shedding hours — not in tariff rates.

Why do protected and unprotected consumers pay such different rates?
The protected consumer subsidy is a government policy to provide affordable electricity to lower-income households. The government compensates distribution companies for the difference between the subsidized rate and the actual cost. Unprotected consumers (higher-income, higher usage) pay market-rate tariffs without subsidy.

Does the tariff rate include GST?
No. The rates on this page are pre-tax. GST at 18% is added to your bill after energy charges, FPA, and FC Surcharge are totaled.

What is the cheapest electricity rate available?
Lifeline consumers (50 kWh or less per month) pay Rs. 3.95 per kWh with no GST and no fixed charges — the lowest rate available. Protected consumers on the first slab (1–50 kWh) pay Rs. 5.00 per kWh with GST.

I am a tenant — am I considered protected or unprotected?
Protection status is tied to the connection (reference number), not the person. If the connection's historical consumption qualifies for protected status, you benefit from it regardless of whether you are the owner or tenant. However, if your usage pushes the connection above 200 kWh, the connection moves to unprotected status.

Can I switch from commercial tariff to domestic if I also live at the premises?
This depends on your usage pattern and the nature of the premises. Mixed-use properties are assessed by the subdivision office. If your business and residence share one connection and the primary use is determined to be residential, you may qualify for domestic tariff. Submit an application to your subdivision office with supporting documentation.

Last updated: August 2026 | Source: NEPRA S.R.O. No. 279(I)/2026
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