MEPCO Tariff (2026)

Q: <strong>What is QTR tariff adj/dmc MEPCO?</strong>

QTR Tariff Adj/DMC in a MEPCO bill stands for Quarterly Tariff Adjustment / Distribution Margin Charges . It is a mandatory charge applied every three months to adjust for fluctuations in fuel prices, capacity charges, and system usage costs. It covers the cost difference in power generation and supply.

Q: <strong>What is MEPCO tariff a-1a(01)?</strong>

MEPCO Tariff A-1a(01) is the residential (domestic) electricity tariff for single-phase consumers with a sanctioned load of less than 5 kW.

The electricity bills that you pay as a MEPCO consumer are calculated based on MEPCO tariffs. That’s why you can calculate your monthly MEPCO bill on your own if you understand MEPCO tariffs.

Once you are able to calculate your bill on your own, you will be able to effectively manage your electricity units consumption. And if you become good at managing your electricity conusmption, you can easily reduce your bill.

That’s why it is important for you to understand MEPCO tariffs because it will help you to save your money on MEPCO bill.

What are MEPCO Tariffs 2026?

MEPCO tariffs 2026 are the rates that MEPCO charges its consumers for electricity units consumption in 2026. These rates are determined by NEPRA (National Electric Power Regulatory Authority). These rates include fixed charges and variable unit prices based on usage (protected / non-protected) and connection type (single / three phase). For Time of Use (ToU) meters there is different rate for peak hours and off-peak hours.

In the following these MEPCO tariff rates for all type of consumers are presented:

A-1 General Supply Tariff Residential

Sr.	Category	Fixed Charges	Uniform Tariff Variable Charge	Applicable Variable Charges
		A	E	D
a)	For sanctioned load less than 5 kW
i	Up to 50 Units	–	4.00	3.95
	For Consumption exceeding 50 Units
ii	1 – 100 Units	–	14.59	7.74
iii	101 – 200 Units	–	16.41	10.06
iv	201 – 300 Units	–	17.53	12.15
v	301 – 700 Units	–	19.07	19.55
vi	Above 700 Units	–	20.61	22.65
b)	For Sanctioned load 5 kW & above	–
	Time of use		Peak = 20.27 Off Peak = 13.10	Peak = 22.65 Off Peak = 16.33

As per the Authority’s decision residential consumers will be given the benefits of only one previous slab. Under tariff A-1, there shall be minimum monthly customer charge at the following rates even if no energy is consumed.

Single Phase Connections: Rs. 75/- per consumer per month
Three Phase Connections: Rs. 150/- per consumer per month

A-2 General Supply Tariff Commercial

Sr.	Category	Fixed Charges	Uniform Tariff Variable Charges	Applicable Variable Charges
		A	E	D
a)	For sanctioned load less than 5 kW	–	19.56	19.95
b)	For sanctioned load 5 kW & above	440.00	19.22	21.63
c)	Time of use	440.00	Peak = 21.02 Off Peak = 13.49	Peak = 23.55 Off Peak = 17.58

Under Tariff A-2, there shall be minimum monthly charges at the following rates even if no energy is consumed.

Single Phase Connections: Rs. 175/- per consumer per month
Three Phase Connections: Rs. 350/- per consumer per month

A-3 General Services

Sr.	Category	Fixed Charges	Uniform Tariff Variable Charge	Applicable Variable
		A	E	D
a)	General Services	–	17.05	19.51

Under Tariff A-3, there shall be minimum monthly charges at the following rates even if no energy is consumed.

Single Phase Connections: Rs. 175/- per consumer per month
Three Phase Connections: Rs. 350/- per consumer per month

B Industrial Supply Tariffs

Sr.	Fixed Charges	Uniform Tariff Variable	Applicable Variable Charges
	A	E	D
B1		18.31	17.23
B2(a)	440.00	17.87	16.73

B1(b)	–	Peak = 21.19 Off Peak = 13.41	Peak = 20.79 Off Peak = 15.23
B2(b)	440.00	Peak = 20.95 Off Peak = 13.50	Peak = 20.73 Off Peak= 15.02
B3	420.00	Peak = 21.11 Off Peak = 12.63	Peak = 20.73 Off Peak = 14.93
B4	400.00	Peak = 20.93 Off Peak = 12.97	Peak = 20.73 Off Peak = 14.83

For B1 Consumers there shall be a fixed minimum charge of Rs. 350/- per month
For B2 Consumers there shall be a fixed minimum charge of Rs. 2000/- per month
For B3 Consumers there shall be a fixed minimum charge of Rs. 50,000/- per month
For B4 Consumers there shall be a fixed minimum charge of Rs. 500,000/- per month

C Single Point Supply

Sr.	Category	Fixed Charges	Uniform Tariff Variable Charge	Applicable Variable Charges
		A	E	D
C-1	For supply at 400/230 Volts
a)	Sanctioned load less than 5 kW	–	24.36	20.63
b)	Sanctioned load from 5 kW & 500 kW	440.00	21.31	20.13
C-2(a)	For supply at 11,33 kv up to and including 5000 kW	420.00	17.03	19.93
C-3(a)	For supply at 66 kv & above and sanctioned load above 5000 kW	400.00	15.11	19.83
C-1(c)	For supply at 400/230 Volts 5 kW & upto 500 kW	400.00	Peak = 22.43 Off Peak = 15.00	Peak = 23.55 Off Peak = 16.95
C-2(b)	For supply at 11,33 kV up to and including 5000 kW	420.00	Peak = 20.40 Off Peak = 12.89	Peak = 23.55 Off Peak = 16.75
C-3(b)	For supply at 66 kV & above and sanctioned load above 5000 kW	400.00	Peak = 19.51 Off Peak = 11.68	Peak = 23.55 Off Peak = 16.65

D Agriculture Tariff

Sr.	TARIFF CATEGORY/PARTICULARS	FIXED CHARGES R/s/kW/M	Uniform Tariff Variable Charge Rs/kWh	Applicable Variable Charges Rs/kWh
		A	E	D
D1(a)	SCARP less than 5 kW		22.92	17.63
D2(a)	Agricultural Tube Wells	200.00	17.63	7.30
D1(b)	SCARP 5 kW & above	200.00	Peak = 23.76 Off Peak = 14.25	Peak = 20.55 Off Peak = 13.30
D2(b)	Agricultural 5 kW & above	200.00	Peak = 21.44 Off Peak = 13.04	Peak = 7.30 Off Peak = 7.30

Under this MEPCO tariff, there shall be minimum monthly charges Rs.2000/-per consumer per month, even if no energy is consumed.

Note: The consumers having sanctioned load less than 5 kW can opt for Time of Use (TOU) metering.

E Temporary Supply Tariffs

Sr.	Category	Fixed Charges	Uniform Tariff Variable Charge	Applicable Variable Charges
		A	E	D
E-1(i)	Residential Supply	–	21.73	22.79
E-1(ii)	Commercial Supply	–	19.23	20.34
E-2	Industrial Supply	–	18.38	18.31

For the categories of E-1(i&ii) above, the MEPCO consumers will have to pay minimum bill even if they do not use any electricity. This minimum bill is Rs. 50/- per day. But for the whole billing period the minimum bill cannot be less than Rs. 500/-

F Seasonal Industrial Supply Tariffs

125% of relevant industrial tariff: Under this MEPCO tariff category the consumer will be charged 25% more than the normal industrial electricity rate. For example: If the normal industrial tariff is Rs. 40 per unit, then 125% means: 40 × 1.25 = Rs. 50 per unit.
Moreover the consumers have the option to convert to regular tariff and vice versa. This option can be exercised at the time of the connection, or at the beginning of the season. But once it’s exercised, the option remains applicable for at least one year.

G Public Lighting

Sr.	Category	Fixed Charges	Uniform Tariff Variable Charge	Applicable Variable Charges
		A	E	D
	Street Lighting		19.02	20.63

Under Tariff G, there shall be a minimum monthly charge of Rs.500/-per month per kW of lamp capacity installed.

H-Residential Colonies Attached to Industrial Premises

Sr.	Category	Fixed Charges	Uniform Tariff Variable Charge	Applicable Variable Charges
		A	E	D
	Residential Colonies attached to industrial premises	–	21.02	20.63

FAQs

MEPCO tariff is the rate at which MEPCO sells electricity to its consumers. These tariffs are determined by NEPRA.

QTR Tariff Adj/DMC in a MEPCO bill stands for Quarterly Tariff Adjustment / Distribution Margin Charges. It is a mandatory charge applied every three months to adjust for fluctuations in fuel prices, capacity charges, and system usage costs. It covers the cost difference in power generation and supply.

GoP (Government of Pakistan) tariff units for MEPCO are the subsidized or rationalized electricity rates applied to specific consumer categories to manage costs. These rates are approved by NEPRA. These GOP tariff units rate are uniform across DISCOs.

MEPCO Tariff A-1a(01) is the residential (domestic) electricity tariff for single-phase consumers with a sanctioned load of less than 5 kW.

MEPCO tariff A-1b(03)T is a domestic (residential) electricity tariff for three-phase connections (a-1b). It is generally utilized for higher-load residential consumers.

Conclusion

It is important to manage your electricity usage wisely if you want to reduce your electricity bills. A profound understanding of MEPCO tariff and tariff rates help you in doing this.

Once you know about all the tariffs like fixed charges, peak/off-peak rates, and minimum monthly charges, you can easily predict your monthly MEPCO bill accurately. Once you can predict your bill, you can manage your electricity usage as per your own budget.

MEPCO Tariff (2026)