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Pakistan Electricity Bill Calculator (All DISCOs 2026)

Calculate domestic electricity bills for LESCO, FESCO, IESCO, K-Electric, and all DISCOs.

Calculate your monthly residential electricity bill across all Pakistani distribution companies (LESCO, FESCO, IESCO, MEPCO, GEPCO, and K-Electric). Accurately models official NEPRA S.R.O. 279(I)/2026 tariff slabs, sanctioned load fixed charges, fuel adjustments (FCA), quarterly adjustments (QTA), duty, and GST.
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Electricity Bill Calculator Pakistan (2026)

Accurate unit-to-rupee calculations under official NEPRA S.R.O. 279(I)/2026 tariff with monthly FCA, QTA, and taxes.

S.R.O. 279(I)/2026 Active

Selecting your city automatically assigns your power distribution company.

Headquartered in Lahore.

Select Company Directly:
Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO)

Jurisdiction: Lahore, Kasur, Okara, Sheikhupura, Nankana Sahib

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Enter reading difference from meter
kWh Units
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Governs base slab rates
Sets monthly fixed charge

Found on your bill as "Sanct. Load". Most flats and houses have 1 to 5 kW.

Section 235 Income Tax

Non-filers pay 7.5% withholding tax on domestic electricity bills of Rs. 25,000 or more.

Total Estimated Electricity Bill
Rs 13,267
300 Units · LESCO · unprotected

Effective Rate: Rs. 44.22 per unit all-in

Next Unit Cost: Consuming 1 more unit (301 kWh) adds Rs. 1313 to this bill.
Band Base Rate: Rs. 36.46/unit

Official DISCO Bill Itemized Breakdown

Billing ItemCalculation DetailsAmount (PKR)
Cost of Electricity (Up to 300 units (all units))300 units × Rs. 33.10Rs 9,930
Monthly Fixed Charge1 kW load × Rs. 350/kWRs 350
Fuel Charges Adjustment (FCA)300 units × Rs. 2.0581Rs 617
Quarterly Tariff Adjustment (QTA)300 units × Rs. 0.5194Rs 156
Electricity Duty (ED)1.5% of variable charges (Rs 10,703)Rs 161
General Sales Tax (GST)18% on (Variable + Fixed + Duty)Rs 2,018
PTV License FeeStatutory residential feeRs 35
Advance Income Tax (s. 235)Active Taxpayer (ATL): 0% taxRs 0
Estimated Total Payable Within Due DateRs 13,267
Authentic Sources: NEPRA S.R.O. 279(I)/2026 · S.R.O. 1501(I)/2026 · Section 235 FBR
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How It Works & Calculation Method

Residential power tariffs in Pakistan are governed by the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) under a uniform national tariff policy enforced across all ten ex-WAPDA distribution companies (LESCO, FESCO, IESCO, MEPCO, GEPCO, PESCO, HESCO, SEPCO, QESCO, TESCO) and K-Electric.

Domestic billing features distinct consumer tiers: 'Protected' consumers who consumed 200 units or less in each of the preceding six months, 'Unprotected' non-telescopic slabs where crossing into a higher band prices all units at that higher rate, and low-income 'Lifeline' consumers on single-phase 1 kW connections. In addition, monthly fixed charges depend on your sanctioned load.

Select your city or power distribution company (DISCO) and choose your consumer category (Unprotected, Protected, or Lifeline).

Enter your monthly meter units and sanctioned load (in kW). The calculator computes base energy costs, load-based fixed charges, monthly fuel charges adjustment (FCA), quarterly tariff adjustment (QTA), 1.5% electricity duty, 18% GST, and FBR Section 235 non-filer income tax.

Mathematical Formula

Total Bill = Base Energy Charges + Fixed Charges (kW * rate) + FCA + QTA + Electricity Duty (1.5%) + GST (18%) + PTV Fee (Rs 35) + Income Tax

How It Calculates: Step-by-Step Mathematical Logic

Exact algorithmic sequence, statutory thresholds, and rounding rules executed by the Electricity Bill Calculator:

  1. 1

    Validate Consumer Category & Cliff Thresholds

    If Lifeline & Units > 100 -> Unprotected | If Protected & Units > 200 -> Unprotected

    Enforces NEPRA SRO 279(I)/2026 eligibility caps: Lifeline applies up to 100 units (1 kW single-phase), Protected applies up to 200 units, and exceeding either limit shifts the entire month to Unprotected billing.

  2. 2

    Compute Base Energy Charges (Telescopic vs Non-Telescopic)

    Protected (101-200): (100 * 10.54) + ((Units - 100) * 13.01) | Unprotected: Units * ActiveSlabRate (Rs 22.44 to Rs 47.20/kWh)

    Protected consumers retain first-100-unit benefit, whereas Unprotected consumers pay the single active slab's rate across 100% of consumed units (Lifeline pays Rs 3.95 for 1-50 or Rs 7.74 for 51-100).

  3. 3

    Calculate Sanctioned Load Monthly Fixed Charges

    FixedCharge = (EffectiveCategory === 'lifeline') ? 0 : SanctionedLoadKw * SlabFixedRatePerKw

    Multiplies connected kW load (minimum 1 kW) by the active slab's monthly fixed rate: Rs 200-300/kW for Protected and Rs 275-675/kW for Unprotected (Rs 0 for Lifeline).

  4. 4

    Add Fuel Charges Adjustment (FCA) & Quarterly Tariff Adjustment (QTA)

    FCA = Units * 2.0581 | QTA = Units * 0.5194 | VariableCharges = EnergyCharge + FCA + QTA

    Applies NEPRA TRF-100 FCA (Rs 2.0581/unit) and SRO 1501(I)/2026 QTA (Rs 0.5194/unit) to all non-lifeline units to form total variable charges.

  5. 5

    Compute 1.5% Electricity Duty, 18% GST & Rs 35 PTV Fee

    Duty = VariableCharges * 0.015 | GST = (VariableCharges + FixedCharge + Duty) * 0.18 | SubTotal = VariableCharges + FixedCharge + Duty + GST + 35

    Calculates 1.5% provincial duty strictly on variable charges, levies 18% federal GST on variable + fixed + duty, and adds the flat Rs 35 PTV license fee when units > 0.

  6. 6

    Evaluate FBR Section 235 Non-Filer Advance Tax & Round Total

    IncomeTax = (!isFiler && SubTotal >= 25,000) ? SubTotal * 0.075 : 0 | TotalBill = Math.round(SubTotal + IncomeTax)

    Adds 7.5% Advance Income Tax only for non-ATL consumers whose pre-tax bill reaches Rs 25,000 or more, then rounds to the nearest rupee (with Rs 75 single-phase / Rs 150 three-phase zero-usage floor).

Worked Example: Unprotected Domestic Consumer with 300 Units (1 kW Load)

A domestic household in Lahore or Faisalabad uses exactly 300 units with a 1 kW sanctioned load as a registered tax filer.

•Base energy charge: 300 units * Rs 33.10 = Rs 9,930.
•Monthly fixed charge: 1 kW * Rs 350/kW = Rs 350.
•Fuel charges adjustment (FCA at Rs 2.0581/unit) = 300 * 2.0581 = Rs 617.
•Quarterly tariff adjustment (QTA at Rs 0.5194/unit) = 300 * 0.5194 = Rs 156.
•Total variable charges = 9,930 + 617 + 156 = Rs 10,703.
•Electricity Duty (1.5% of variable charges) = Rs 161.
•General Sales Tax (18% on variable + fixed + duty) = Rs 2,018.
•PTV License Fee = Rs 35 flat.
•Estimated total payable bill = 10,703 + 350 + 161 + 2,018 + 35 = Rs 13,267.
Final Result: Estimated Bill: Rs 13,267 (Effective Rate: Rs 44.22 per unit all-in)

Common Pitfalls to Avoid

  • •Assuming crossing 300 units only taxes the extra units at the higher rate: in unprotected slabs, all 301 units are billed at Rs 36.46 instead of Rs 33.10, causing a sharp Rs 1,313 jump.
  • •Thinking protected status is permanent: exceeding 200 units even once revokes protected status for the next six billing cycles.
  • •Ignoring sanctioned load: connected capacity sets your recurring fixed monthly charges regardless of how much electricity is consumed.
  • •Overlooking Section 235 non-filer income tax: unregistered taxpayers face an extra 7.5% withholding tax once their bill hits Rs 25,000.

Who This Tool Is For

  • •Households and tenants in Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad, Faisalabad, Multan, and across Pakistan checking their monthly power bills.
  • •Homeowners monitoring monthly consumption thresholds to avoid non-telescopic tariff jumps.
  • •Property owners planning solar rooftop net-metering installations to eliminate high-tier grid imports.

How to Use the Electricity Bill Calculator

1

Select City or DISCO

Choose your city or power utility (LESCO, FESCO, IESCO, etc.).

2

Enter Units & Load

Type units consumed and your meter sanctioned load in kW.

3

Review Detailed Breakdown

See itemized energy, fixed charges, FCA, duties, and GST.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a 200-unit and 300-unit domestic electricity bill in Pakistan in 2026?
Under NEPRA SRO 279(I)/2026 with a 1 kW sanctioned load (tax filer), a 200-unit Protected bill is Rs 3,827 all-in, whereas a 200-unit Unprotected bill is Rs 7,932. At 300 Unprotected units (1 kW filer), the total payable bill is Rs 13,267 including Rs 9,930 base energy, Rs 350 fixed charge, Rs 617 FCA, Rs 156 QTA, Rs 161 duty, Rs 2,018 GST, and Rs 35 PTV fee.
What happens if a Protected electricity consumer crosses 200 units to 201 units?
Crossing from 200 Protected units (Rs 3,827) to 201 units revokes subsidized telescopic rates (Rs 10.54 and Rs 13.01/kWh) and re-bills all 201 units at the Unprotected non-telescopic rate of Rs 33.10/kWh, jumping the 1 kW bill to Rs 9,037 (+Rs 5,210 for 1 extra unit). Furthermore, exceeding 200 units even once disqualifies the meter from Protected status for the next 6 consecutive billing months.
Why does 301 units of electricity cost Rs 1,313 more than 300 units in Pakistan?
Unprotected residential slabs under NEPRA SRO 279(I)/2026 are strictly non-telescopic, meaning zero previous-slab benefit is retained once a threshold is crossed. At 300 units, every unit is billed at Rs 33.10/kWh with a Rs 350/kW fixed charge (Rs 13,267 total), whereas at 301 units all 301 units re-price to Rs 36.46/kWh with a Rs 400/kW fixed charge (Rs 14,580 total).
What are all 8 NEPRA Unprotected domestic electricity slab rates and fixed charges for 2026?
NEPRA's non-telescopic Unprotected base energy rates (and monthly fixed charges per kW) are: 1-100 units at Rs 22.44/kWh (Rs 275/kW), 101-200 at Rs 28.91 (Rs 300/kW), 201-300 at Rs 33.10 (Rs 350/kW), and 301-400 at Rs 36.46 (Rs 400/kW). Upper tiers bill 401-500 units at Rs 38.95/kWh (Rs 500/kW), 501-600 at Rs 40.22 (Rs 675/kW), 601-700 at Rs 41.85 (Rs 675/kW), and 701+ units at Rs 47.20/kWh (Rs 675/kW).
Are residential electricity tariff rates the same for LESCO, FESCO, IESCO, and K-Electric?
Yes, the federal government and NEPRA enforce a uniform national residential base tariff (SRO 279(I)/2026) across all 10 ex-WAPDA DISCOs (LESCO, FESCO, IESCO, MEPCO, GEPCO, PESCO, HESCO, SEPCO, QESCO, TESCO) and K-Electric. Every utility applies identical Protected, Unprotected, and Lifeline slab rates alongside 1.5% Electricity Duty, 18% GST, and the Rs 35 PTV license fee.
How do sanctioned load (kW) fixed charges work on Pakistani domestic electricity bills?
Under NEPRA's 2026 schedule, domestic fixed charges equal your meter's sanctioned load in kilowatts (kW) multiplied by the active slab's fixed rate (ranging from Rs 200/kW to Rs 675/kW per month). For example, a 5 kW three-phase household consuming 550 Unprotected units pays Rs 3,375 per month (5 kW multiplied by Rs 675/kW) in fixed charges alone before 18% GST.
How are Fuel Charges Adjustment (FCA) and Quarterly Tariff Adjustment (QTA) calculated?
Non-lifeline consumers pay variable surcharges of Rs 2.0581 per unit for monthly Fuel Charges Adjustment (NEPRA TRF-100) and Rs 0.5194 per unit for Quarterly Tariff Adjustment (SRO 1501(I)/2026). Both adjustments are added directly to base energy charges before calculating 1.5% provincial Electricity Duty and 18% federal GST.
How is 18% GST and 1.5% Electricity Duty calculated on a WAPDA or K-Electric bill?
First, 1.5% provincial Electricity Duty is calculated strictly on total variable charges (Base Energy Charge + FCA + QTA), excluding fixed load charges. Next, 18% General Sales Tax (GST) is applied to the combined sum of Variable Charges plus Monthly Fixed Charges plus Electricity Duty, after which the flat Rs 35 PTV fee is added.
When do non-filers pay 7.5% Advance Income Tax on domestic electricity bills?
Under Section 235 of the Income Tax Ordinance 2001, domestic consumers absent from FBR's Active Taxpayers List (ATL) pay an extra 7.5% Advance Income Tax once their monthly bill subtotal reaches Rs 25,000 or more. Active tax filers verified against their CNIC on the meter account pay 0% Section 235 income tax on residential bills regardless of bill amount.
Who qualifies for the Lifeline electricity tariff in Pakistan and what are the rates?
Lifeline status applies exclusively to single-phase residential connections with a 1 kW sanctioned load consuming 100 units or fewer per month over the preceding 12 months. Lifeline consumers pay Rs 3.95/kWh for 1-50 units or Rs 7.74/kWh for 51-100 units and are 100% exempt from fixed charges, FCA, and QTA.

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Last updated: 10/29/2026
Official Source: NEPRA & Regional DISCOs (as of S.R.O. 279(I)/2026)