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Govt Says Tariff Hike of Up to Rs6 Per Unit Averted
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AI-generatedPakistan's Power Division averted a tariff hike by securing LNG supplies and managing generation costs, despite regional conflict affecting LNG supply and rising international fuel prices. The impact is country-specific (Pakistan), affecting electricity consumers and the power sector. The commercial mechanism is regulatory intervention to mitigate input cost pass-through.
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- Pakistan averted a projected electricity tariff hike of up to Rs6 per unit for June 2026.
- Consumers may see a relief of up to 20 paisa per unit.
- Fuel adjustment for April 2026 limited to Rs1.73 per unit.
- Government prevented an additional burden of approximately Rs38 billion on consumers for April 2026.
- Measures included additional domestic gas allocations and increased use of alternative fuels.
Mid-term margin pressure persists as fuel costs remain elevated; magnitude 2.
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- UTILITIESmid
