MEPCO tariff rates provide the latest electricity unit prices, including government taxes and additional charges. MEPCO divides consumers into residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural categories. Industrial and commercial users usually pay higher per-unit rates than residential consumers.
MEPCO also applies protected and non-protected slabs, which directly affect your monthly bill. In this complete guide, we explain all updated MEPCO tariff rates for today, including category-wise unit prices, slab details, and practical examples to help you calculate your MEPCO tariff bill.
MEPCO Tariff rates and Tariff Categories
The MEPCO Tariff includes various charges, such as power supply fees and new connection charges. MEPCO Tariff price per unit (KWH) charged to users based on electricity usage category. However, the electricity charges are regulated through the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority NEPRA. Check the table below for tariff categories
A-1: TARIFF RESIDENTIAL CATEGORY (PROTECTED)
If your monthly electricity use is 200 units or less, you are considered a protected consumer. Protected consumers receive lower electricity tariff rates.
|
Units |
Old Rate (PKR/Unit) |
New Rate (PKR/Unit) |
Increase |
Variation % |
|
1 – 50 |
4.00 |
5.00 |
+1.00 |
25% |
|
51 – 100 |
5.50 |
7.77 |
+1.27 |
41.27% |
|
101 – 200 |
10.00 |
14.00 |
+4.00 |
40% |
|
201 – 300 |
23.00 |
36.00 |
+13.00 |
56.52% |
|
301 – 700 |
30.00 |
45.00 |
+15.00 |
50% |
|
701 & above |
40.00 |
68.00 |
+28.00 |
70% |
A-1: TARIFF RESIDENTIAL CATEGORY ( NON PROTECTED)
Once you are marked as a non-protected consumer, this status remains for 6 months, even if your electricity use later drops below 200 units.
|
Units |
Old Rate(PKR/Unit) |
New Rate(PKR/Unit) |
Increase |
Variation % |
|
1 – 50 |
8.00 |
10.00 |
+2.00 |
25% |
|
51 – 100 |
13.50 |
19.77 |
+6.27 |
46.44% |
|
101 – 200 |
23.00 |
30.00 |
+7.00 |
30.43% |
|
201 – 300 |
36.00 |
48.00 |
+12.00 |
33.33% |
|
301 – 700 |
47.00 |
60.00 |
+13.00 |
27.66% |
|
701 & above |
65.00 |
70.00 |
+5.00 |
7.69% |
A-2: MEPCO Tariff Commercial Category
This category is for small shops, industries, and small businesses. Every commercial consumer in this group pays a fixed meter rent of 1,000 PKR. These charges apply to all consumers in this category, including shops, small businesses, and offices.
COMMERCIAL TARIFF:
- 1–50 Units – 36 PKR/unit
- 51–100 Units – 60 PKR/unit
- 101 & above – 70 PKR/unit
Category A-3: Zero Units Consumed
This category includes consumers who use no electricity in a month. Regardless of zero consumption, they still have to pay a fixed charge based on their consumer type.
- Residential consumers pay between 175 and 350 PKR per month.
- Commercial consumers pay 1,400 PKR per month, which includes the meter rent and other taxes.
Category B-1 to B-4: Tariff Rates for Industrial Supplier:
Industrial factories have a different electricity tariff from domestic and commercial users because they consume a large amount of power. Their electricity charges are calculated based on how much power they use during peak hours and off-peak hours.
|
Category |
Units |
Peak Hours (PKR/Unit) |
Off-Peak Hours (PKR/Unit) |
Fixed Charges (PKR) |
|
B-1 (440V, 70 kVA) |
5,000 |
22 |
15 |
5,000 |
|
B-2 (440V, 100 kVA) |
8,000 |
20 |
13 |
10,000 |
|
B-3 (440V, 200 kVA) |
20,000 |
20 |
13 |
50,000 |
|
B-4 (440V, Above 200 kVA) |
Above 20,000 |
20 |
13 |
100,000 |
Agriculture Tariff for Tube Wells
For Farmers Using Electricity for Tube Wells:
|
Units |
Peak Hours |
Off-Peak Hours |
Fixed Charges |
|
1–100 |
25 PKR/unit |
20 PKR/unit |
5,000 |
|
200 & above |
25 PKR/unit |
20 PKR/unit |
5,000 |
This supports the agricultural sector by offering lower electricity costs.
MEPCO Tariff Categories – C, D, E, and F
- Temporary connections in Category C include daily fixed minimum charges.
- Category D, which covers seasonal industrial supply, is billed at 125% of the standard industrial tariff rate.
- Category E applies to public street lighting and includes a minimum charge of PKR 1,000 per kW.
- For Category F, residential societies located in industrial areas are charged according to industrial electricity rates.
Net Metering Tariff
- For existing net-metering contracts, the buyback rate remains Rs. 27 per unit and has not been changed.
- For new agreements with a 5-year term, the rate is set at Rs. 10 per unit, and it may be reviewed from time to time.
- Under the possible gross metering system, new installations may receive Rs. 11.33 per unit, but this option would apply only to newly installed systems.
Conclusion
The MEPCO tariff helps consumers check and calculate their electricity bills, view updated tariff details, view monthly unit consumption, and see the latest per-unit prices. It helps users clearly understand MEPCO’s fixed charges and variable rates. Electricity rates vary depending on usage type. If you use electricity for an industrial purpose, the per-unit price is generally higher compared to residential use. The total bill also depends on the number of units consumed and the load.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which are the protected units in MEPCO?
Protected units are 200 units or less per month and are eligible for discounted rates.
Which units are not protected in MEPCO?
Non-protected units exceed 200 units per month, which can result in higher monthly charges.
Are residential tariffs lower than industrial tariffs?
Yes. Residential consumers pay lower per-unit charges than industrial consumers.
What is the cost per unit Of Mepco electricity bill?
The cost per unit is 7.74 for the use of 1-100 units. But if you use mere units, then 100 units, the price per unit will increase.
How can I check MEPCO latest Tariff updates?
You can check the latest MEPCO tariff tax whenever it is adjusted. Visit the NEPRA official website to check the latest tariff and tax rates.