Protected residential
≤ 200 units/month for 6 consecutive months (sanctioned load below 5 kW)
| Units | Rate (PKR/unit) |
|---|---|
| 1 – 100 | Rs. 13.48 |
| 101 – 200 | Rs. 18.58 |
Unprotected residential
Standard slabs
| Units | Rate (PKR/unit) |
|---|---|
| 1 – 100 | Rs. 23.59 |
| 101 – 200 | Rs. 30.07 |
| 201 – 300 | Rs. 34.26 |
| 301 – 400 | Rs. 39.15 |
| 401 – 500 | Rs. 41.36 |
| 501 – 600 | Rs. 42.78 |
| 601 – 700 | Rs. 43.92 |
| Above 700 | Rs. 48.84 |
Commercial & industrial unit rates
| Tariff category | Off-peak | Peak | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| A-2 Commercial (single-phase) | Rs. 41.27 | Rs. 51.60 | Shops, salons, offices |
| A-2 Commercial (three-phase, ToU) | Rs. 39.45 | Rs. 48.65 | Plaza, showroom, restaurant |
| B-1 Industrial (≤25 kW) | Rs. 35.50 | Rs. 42.10 | Small industry |
| B-2 Industrial (ToU, 25–500 kW) | Rs. 33.20 | Rs. 40.85 | Medium industry |
| B-3 Industrial (>500 kW) | Rs. 31.10 | Rs. 38.90 | Large industry |
| E-1 Bulk supply | Rs. 36.40 | Rs. 44.20 | Hospitals, malls, hotels |
Indicative — confirm exact tariff on your bill or via the NEPRA gazette. Add FPA + QTA + ED + GST.
Every add-on charge, explained
| Charge | Rate | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel Price Adjustment (FPA) | Variable (typically Rs. 1–4/unit) | Monthly true-up for actual fuel cost |
| Quarterly Tariff Adjustment (QTA) | Variable | NEPRA tariff re-set every 3 months |
| Electricity Duty (ED) | 1.5% of energy charge | Provincial duty — Government of Sindh |
| General Sales Tax (GST) | 17% | FBR sales tax on electricity |
| Income Tax (non-filer) | Up to 7.5% | Withheld by KE per FBR slab |
| PTV Fee | Rs. 35 / month | Pakistan Television licence fee |
| Meter Rent | Rs. 25 / month | Use of KE metering equipment |
| Late Payment Surcharge | 10% of bill | Applied if paid after due date |
Effective per-unit cost — what you actually pay
Once every adjustment is layered on the base slab, an unprotected residential consumer using 300 unitstypically ends up paying an effective Rs. 42–48 per unit. For 700+ units, the effective cost can cross Rs. 65 per unit. Use our calculator below for an exact estimate.
KE unit price FAQs
What is the current KE unit price in 2026?+
Protected residential consumers pay Rs. 13.48/unit (1–100) and Rs. 18.58/unit (101–200). Unprotected residential rates run from Rs. 23.59/unit (1–100) to Rs. 48.84/unit above 700 units. These are base energy rates — FPA, QTA, Electricity Duty, GST, income tax and PTV fee are added on the bill.
Who decides the K-Electric unit price?+
Unit prices (tariffs) are determined by NEPRA — the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority — and notified by the Federal Government. K-Electric submits petitions; NEPRA holds public hearings and issues the final tariff schedule.
What is FPA on a KE bill?+
Fuel Price Adjustment (FPA) is a monthly per-unit charge that recovers the actual cost of fuel used to generate electricity in the previous month. If furnace oil, RLNG or coal prices rise, FPA is positive; if they fall, FPA is negative (a refund).
Why does my KE per-unit price look higher than the slab rate?+
Because the slab rate is only the base energy charge. Once you add FPA (variable), QTA (quarterly), Electricity Duty 1.5%, GST 17%, income tax for non-filers, PTV fee Rs. 35 and meter rent — the effective per-unit cost can be 30–60% higher than the headline slab.
How is the protected-consumer rate calculated?+
If your monthly consumption stays ≤ 200 units for 6 consecutive months with sanctioned load below 5 kW, KE classifies you as a protected consumer and applies the lower rates above. Exceeding 200 units even once in two consecutive months reverts you to unprotected slabs.
Eligibility tool
Protected-consumer eligibility checker
Enter your last 6 months of K-Electric units and your sanctioned load. We'll tell you whether you likely qualify for the protected residential slab (NEPRA rule: ≤ 200 units/month for 6 consecutive months with sanctioned load below 5 kW).
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