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 NEPRA. Check the table below for tariff categories.
A-1: TARIFF RESIDENTIAL CATEGORY (PROTECTED)
|
Units |
Old Rate (PKR/Unit) |
New Rate (PKR/Unit) |
Increase |
Variation % |
|
1 – 50 |
4.00 |
5.00 |
+1.00 |
25% |
|
51 – 101 |
5.50 |
7.77 |
+1.27 |
41.27% |
|
101 – 201 |
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 (NONPROTECTED)
|
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.
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.
Category B-1 to B-4: Tariff Rates for Industrial Supplier:
|
Categories |
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which units are not protected in MEPCO?
Non-protected units exceed 200 units per month, which can result in higher monthly charges.
How can I check MEPCO’s 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.