PESCO domestic tariff 2026
Base rates per unit before fuel adjustment and GST, as notified in S.R.O. 279(I)/2026 (effective 12 February 2026). These uniform rates apply to PESCO and every other electricity company in Pakistan. Checked against the official notification on 12 October 2026.
| Units per month | Rate per unit | Fixed charge per kW |
|---|---|---|
| Protected | ||
| 1 to 100 | Rs 10.54 | Rs 200 |
| 101 to 200 | Rs 13.01 | Rs 300 |
| Unprotected | ||
| 1 to 100 | Rs 22.44 | Rs 275 |
| 101 to 200 | Rs 28.91 | Rs 300 |
| 201 to 300 | Rs 33.1 | Rs 350 |
| 301 to 400 | Rs 36.46 | Rs 400 |
| 401 to 500 | Rs 38.95 | Rs 500 |
| 501 to 600 | Rs 40.22 | Rs 675 |
| 601 to 700 | Rs 41.85 | Rs 675 |
| 701 and above | Rs 47.2 | Rs 675 |
| Lifeline | ||
| 1 to 50 | Rs 3.95 | None (minimum Rs 75/month) |
| 51 to 100 | Rs 7.74 | None (minimum Rs 75/month) |
How your PESCO bill is calculated
- Protected consumers pay slab by slab: the first 100 units at the first rate, the next 100 at the second.
- Unprotected consumers pay the rate of the slab they reach on every unit. That is why going from 200 to 201 units makes the bill jump.
- Fixed charges = rate per kW × sanctioned load, charged every month even if you use no units. Lifeline consumers pay no fixed charge but a minimum of Rs 75 a month (single-phase).
- Fuel price adjustment = FPA per unit × units (set monthly by NEPRA).
- GST of 18% is added on top of all of the above.
- Connections of 5 kW or more are billed on a time-of-use (peak/off-peak) tariff, which this calculator does not cover.
Estimated PESCO bills at common usage (2 kW load, no FPA)
| Units | Protected | Unprotected |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | Rs 1,716 | Rs 3,297 |
| 200 | Rs 3,487 | Rs 7,531 |
| 300 | — | Rs 12,543 |
| 400 | — | Rs 18,153 |
| 500 | — | Rs 24,161 |
| 700 | — | Rs 36,161 |
Which company supplies your electricity?
Your company's name is printed at the top of your bill. Each one has its own calculator page, with the same rates:
| Company | Main areas |
|---|---|
| LESCO | Lahore, Kasur, Okara, Sheikhupura and Nankana Sahib |
| IESCO | Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Attock, Jhelum and Chakwal |
| FESCO | Faisalabad, Jhang, Toba Tek Singh, Sargodha, Chiniot, Mianwali, Khushab and Bhakkar |
| GEPCO | Gujranwala, Sialkot, Gujrat, Hafizabad, Mandi Bahauddin and Narowal |
| MEPCO | Multan, Bahawalpur, Dera Ghazi Khan, Sahiwal, Rahim Yar Khan and the rest of south Punjab |
| PESCO | Peshawar, Mardan, Swat, Kohat, Bannu and Dera Ismail Khan |
| HAZECO | Abbottabad, Mansehra, Haripur and the Hazara division |
| TESCO | the merged tribal districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa |
| HESCO | Hyderabad, Mirpurkhas, Badin and Thatta |
| SEPCO | Sukkur, Larkana, Jacobabad, Shikarpur, Khairpur and Ghotki |
| QESCO | Quetta and most of Balochistan |
| K-Electric | Karachi and nearby areas of Sindh and Balochistan |
Frequently asked questions
Is the PESCO tariff different from other electricity companies?
No. Since the Government's uniform tariff, PESCO and every other distribution company, including K-Electric, charge residential consumers the same notified rates per unit and the same fixed charges. Bills differ only through monthly and quarterly adjustments and each household's own usage and sanctioned load.
What is a protected consumer?
A domestic consumer who has used 200 units or less in each of the last six months. Protected consumers pay much lower rates. If you cross 200 units in one month, that month is billed at unprotected rates, and you lose protected status for the next six months.
Why is my actual bill different from this estimate?
Your bill also includes the monthly fuel price adjustment (FPA), quarterly adjustments, and for some consumers income tax and arrears. Enter the FPA per unit from your last bill to get closer. Meter reading dates also shift the number of units.
What are fixed charges per kW?
Since February 2026, domestic consumers pay a monthly fixed charge for each kilowatt of sanctioned load printed on the bill. It ranges from Rs 200 to Rs 675 per kW depending on your category and units. Lifeline consumers pay no fixed charge but have a Rs 75 monthly minimum.
Are PTV fee and electricity duty still charged?
No. The Rs 35 PTV fee and provincial electricity duty were removed from electricity bills from July 2025.
How can I reduce my PESCO bill?
The biggest saving is staying at 200 units or less to remain protected. Inverter ACs, LED lights and avoiding peak hours help, and a rooftop solar system can cover most daytime use.
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Sources
- Ministry of Energy S.R.O. 279(I)/2026 notifying NEPRA’s uniform tariff (12 February 2026), Annex-B-1 and Annex-C
- Sales Tax Act 1990, section 3(1), as amended up to 30 June 2026 (18% sales tax)
- Ministry of Energy: removal of PTV fee and electricity duty from bills (July 2025)
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