MEPCO Tariff: Revised Electricity Unit Rate 2023
MEPCO tariff changes every few months based on recent oil prices, dollar rates, and fuel consumption. Do you know the latest electricity tariff rate in the areas of the Multan Electricity Power Company? Here, we have provided all the information regarding WAPDA unit price in Pakistan that depends on the type of meter connection and energy consumption for domestic, agricultural, industrial, or commercial connections in Multan. So, keep reading to know the latest MEPCO tariff 2023!
What Does MEPCO Tariff Mean?
MEPCO electricity tariff can be defined as the cost of providing electric energy to consumers. It is a collection of the current electricity rate and the total applied charges, including demand, energy supply, and current electricity charges.
This electricity unit price ranges from the production and supply cost to the electricity-producing companies’ profit gain.
WAPDA has now facilitated customers to check and pay their bills online through Internet Banking or certain Mobile Apps. You can also check the current MEPCO unit rate online and pay the bill amount from the comfort of your home.
Why is MEPCO Electricity Tariff Applied to Consumer Bills?
Electricity consumption bill tariff is included in Consumer energy bills due to get the following outcomes:
- To recover the cost of electricity generation and transmission in Pakistan as well as to earn profit.
- To manage the operation cost of the power stations, such as the installation of the new connections and equipment maintenance.
Updated MEPCO Tariff Rates 2023
A-1 General Supply Tariff Residential
According to the NEPRA notification in October 2022, minimum monthly charges are still applicable to domestic users even if no energy consumption occurs for that specific month. In such cases, the following electricity MEPCO bill unit rates are applicable under Tariff A-1:
- For Single Phase Connection: Rs. 75/month
- 3-Phase meter unit price in Pakistan: Rs. 150/month
| Category | Uniform Tariff Variable Charge | Applicable Variable Charges |
| Sanctioned Load below 5kW | ||
| Up to 50 units | 26 | 24.95 |
| For Consumption More than 50 units | ||
| Units: 1 to 100 | 36.59 | 29.74 |
| Units 101 to 200 | 38.41 | 32.06 |
| Units: 201 to 300 | 39.53 | 34.15 |
| Units: 301 to 700 | 41.07 | 31.55 |
| Units: More than 700 | 42.61 | 44.65 |
| Charges for Sanctioned Load 5kW and Above | ||
| Usage Timing | Power Tariff charges at Peak Timing: 20.27 Other than Peak hours: 13.10 | Power Tariff charges in Pakistan at Peak Timing: 22.65 Other than Peak hours: 16.33 |
A-2 General Supply Tariff Commercial
NEPRA stated that MEPCO consumers have to pay the following monthly charges under commercial tariff A-2, even if no energy consumption occurred for that specific month:
- Single Phase Connection charges: Each consumer will pay Rs. 175/month
- 3-Phase meter unit price in Pakistan: Each consumer will pay Rs. 350/month
| Category | Uniform Tariff Variable Charge | Applicable Variable Charges |
| Charges for Load Less than 5kW | 19.56 | 19.95 |
| Charges for Load 5kW and Above | 19.22 | 21.63 |
| Usage Timing | Tariff charges at Peak Timing: 21.02 Other than Peak hours: 13.49 | Tariff charges at Peak Timing: 23.55 Other than Peak hours: 17.58 |
A-3 General Services
Under tariff A-3, consumers must pay the MEPCO charges given below even for no consumed units:
- Single Phase meter Connection: Each consumer will pay Rs. 175/month
- 3-Phase meter tariff in Pakistan: Each consumer will pay Rs. 350/month
| Category | Uniform Tariff Variable Charge | Applicable Variable Charges |
| General Service Charges | 17.05 | 19.51 |
B- Industrial Supply Tariff Distribution
For the MEPCO consumers, the rate of industrial supply tariff is considerably higher than the domestic consumers. The recently applied latest MEPCO bill tariff rates are mentioned below:
- For B-1 consumers: Fixed Minimum monthly charges are Rs. 350/-
- For B-2 consumers: Fixed Minimum monthly charges are Rs. 2000/-
- For B-3 consumers: Fixed Minimum monthly charges are Rs. 50,000/-
- For B-4 consumers: Fixed Minimum monthly charges are Rs. 500,000/-
| Category | Uniform Tariff Variable Charge | Applicable Variable Charges |
| B-1 | 18.31 | 17.23 |
| B-2 (a) | 17.87 | 16.73 |
| B-1 (b) | Peak hours tariff: 21.19 Off-peak tariff: 13.41 | Peak hours tariff: 20.79 Off-peak tariff: 15.23 |
| B-2 (b) | Peak hours tariff: 20.95 Off-peak tariff: 13.50 | Peak hours tariff: 20.73 Off-peak tariff: 15.02 |
| B-3 | Peak hours tariff: 21.11 Off-peak tariff: 12.63 | Peak hours tariff: 20.73 Off-peak tariff: 14.93 |
| B-4 | Peak hours tariff: 20.93 Off-peak tariff: 12.97 | Peak hours tariff: 20.73 Off-peak: 14.83 |
C- Single Point Supply MEPCO Tariff
| Category | Uniform Tariff Variable Charge | Applicable Variable Charges |
| C-1 (400/230 volts supply) | ||
| C-1 (a): For sanctioned load below 5kW | 24.36 | 20.63 |
| C-1 (b): For sanctioned load between 5kW to 500kW | 21.31 | 20.13 |
| C-2 (a): Supply 1133 kV and a 5000kW sanctioned load | 17.03 | 19.93 |
| C-3 (a): Supply up to or above 66 kV and of 5000kW load | 15-11 | 19.83 |
| C-1 (c): 400/230 volts supply, 5Kw, and up to 500 kW | Peak hours tariff: 22.43 Off-peak tariff: 15.00 | Peak hours tariff: 23.55 Tariff Off-peak: 16.95 |
| C-2 (b): Up to 1133 kV supply including 5000 kW | Peak hours tariff: 20.40 Off-peak tariff: 12.89 | Peak hours tariff: 23.55 Off-peak tariff: 16.75 |
| C-3 (b) 66 kV or above supply and a sanctioned load of more than 5000 kW | Peak hours tariff: 19.51 Off-peak tariff: 11.68 | Peak hours tariff: 23.55 Off-peak tariff: 16.65 |
D-Agriculture Tariff MEPCO
NEPRA applies a minimum monthly agricultural MEPCO tariff of Rs. 2000 to each consumer even upon no energy consumption.
| Category | Uniform Tariff Variable Charge | Applicable Variable Charges |
| D-1 (a): The SCARP supply of less than 5 kW | 22.92 | 17.63 |
| D-2 (a): Farming tube wells | 17.63 | 7.30 |
| D-1 (b): SCARP 5 KW or more | Peak hours tariff: 23.76 Off-peak tariff: 14.25 | Peak hours tariff: 20.55 Off-peak tariff: 13.30 |
| D-2 (b): Agricultural tariff for 5 kW or above | Peak hours tariff: 21.44 Off-peak tariff: 13.04 | Peak hours tariff: 7.30 Off-peak tariff: 7.30 |
Consumers having sanctioned loads below 5 kW can opt for TOU Metering.
E-Tariff for Temporary Supply
Temporary supply MEPCO tariff is divided into 2 categories, i.e., E-1 including residential and commercial supply, and E-2 for industrial supply. The fixed tariff rate for the E-1 category is Rs. 50/per day for the full-time supply of a minimum of Rs. 500.
| Category | Uniform Tariff Variable Charge | Applicable Variable Charges |
| E-1 (i): For the Domestic supply | Uniform Tariff rate: 21.73 | Variable Tariff: 22.79 |
| E-1 (ii): For the Commercial purposes | 19.23 | 20.34 |
| E-2: For the industrial use | 18.38 | 18.31 |
F- Seasonal Industrial Supply Tariff
NEPRA permits Tariff-F consumers to switch to a regular tariff and vice versa. This facility can be availed at the start of the season or before installing the New Connection and remain applicable for about one year.
G- Public Lighting
Multan electricity consumers should pay a monthly MEPCO tariff of Rs. 500 per kW of installed lamp capacity. The following rates are applied as G- public lighting tariff.
| Category | Uniform Tariff Variable Charge | Applicable Variable Charges |
| Public lighting | 19.02 | 20.63 |
H- Housing Colonies in Industrial locations
| Category | Uniform Tariff Variable Charge | Applicable Variable Charges |
| Residential Colonies | 21.02 | 20.63 |
Bottom Line
Electricity tariff rates are not constant; instead, they change with time based on the rise in fuel prices, the economic state of the country, and the dollar rate. Contact us for any queries about determining the current MEPCO tariff and taxes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is kWh in electricity bills?
One kilowatt hour (kWh) refers to how much energy is consumed per hour. A kilowatt is a universal unit for measuring electricity, and 1kW equals 1000 watts. The Electricity Distribution Companies charge for the electricity you use per kilowatt hour.
What does Unit Rate mean in electricity?
The price for each unit of electricity consumed is called per Unit rate. One unit of electricity. One unit of electricity equals 1,000 watts per hour, i.e., 1 kWh equals 1,000 watts per hour.
What is the per unit price of MEPCO electricity in 2023?
The per unit price of electricity depends on the type of meter connection, total units of energy consumed, and the Distribution Companies’ set rates. Currently, MEPCO charges Rs. 24.95 per unit of electricity consumed in 2023.
What does Fixed and Variable Energy Tariff mean?
A Fixed-price energy tariff means the unit price of electricity will remain the same for a specific duration of the plan. A variable tariff is charged based on the price or set policies of the Distribution Companies.
