What are the new LESCO tariffs for 2026-2027?

LESCO has implemented new electricity tariffs for 2026-2027 according to NEPRA’s national uniform tariff policy. Tariff rates vary depending on the consumer category and electricity usage.

Are LESCO tariffs the same as other electricity distribution companies?

Yes, the tariff rates are uniform across all XWDISCOs including LESCO, MEPCO, GEPCO, FESCO, IESCO, and K-Electric.

What is PYA in electricity tariffs?

PYA stands for Prior Year Adjustment. It is the amount recovered due to previous year electricity production and distribution cost differences.

What are peak and off-peak hours in LESCO?

Peak and off-peak hours are specific timings defined by LESCO where electricity tariffs vary. Peak hours usually have higher electricity rates compared to off-peak hours.

How are LESCO electricity tariffs calculated?

LESCO tariff calculation depends on units consumed, connection type, time of use, government taxes, and applicable subsidies.

What is the domestic electricity tariff for protected consumers?

Protected domestic consumers are charged lower electricity rates depending on their monthly unit consumption slabs.

Do industrial consumers get reduced tariffs in 2026?

No, the announced tariff reduction mainly applies to domestic consumers and not industrial consumers.

LESCO Tariffs 2026

NEPRA (National Electric Power Regulatory Authority) has announced its new Tariff rates for its consumers on 12.01.2026. New LESCO tariffs 2026 are uniform and are implemented across all power distribution companies, XWDISCOs (LESCO, MEPCO, GEPCO, IESCO, etc.), and K-Electric.

There is a reduction of Rs 0.62/kWh in the average base tariff for domestic consumers. However, this reduction is not for industrial consumers. The decision was made based on the Prior Year Adjustment (PYA). So for the next 12 months, 2026 – 2027, the new tariffs will remain uniform, including the 71.572 billion PYA adjustment.

For those who don’t know, Prior Year Adjustment (PYA) is the amount of money lost or spent on the distribution of electricity during the past year. Now this lost money will be added to the consumer’s bill, which we call PYA. This has happened because the cost to produce electricity was higher than the estimate, and sales were lower.

New Tariffs of LESCO 2026-2027:

Since the official document, published by NEPRA, does not provide the separate tariff details for all XWDISCOs, it provides a uniform national tariff; the tariff rates for LESCO will be the same as for IESCO, GEPCO, MEPCO, FESCO and all other power distribution companies. The details are given below.

Here are the new electricity charges for LESCO consumers, implemented by the government of Pakistan, effective from 01.01.2026. We can broadly divide the consumers into three main categories.

A – Residential (Domestic)
B – Industrial
C – Agricultural

LESCO Tariffs 2026 on the basis of the consumer's type

Furthermore, there are two types of charges: fixed and variable charges. All of the prices given below are in Rs. / kWh. Let’s explore!

A – Residential:

The first category is residential, which can further be divided into three sub-categories. Three sub-categories are domestic, commercial, and general services. You can check your LESCO bill here for any category by entering your reference number.

A-1: Residential (Domestic)
A-2: Commercial
A-3: General Services

A-1 Residential (Domestic):

Have a look at the table below for unit prices for each consumption slab of the sub-category of domestic. You can apply for a new connection here.

Units Consumed / Month	Units Consumed / Month	Fixed Price (Rs. / Month)	Variable Price (Rs. / kWh)
1	Up to 50 Units	–	3.95
2	51 – 100 Units (Lifeline)	–	7.74
3	1 – 100 Units (Protected)	–	10.54
4	101 – 200 Units (Protected)	–	13.01
5	1 – 100 Units	–	22.44
6	101 – 200 Units	–	28.91
7	201 – 300 Units	–	33.10
8	301 – 400 Units	200	37.99
9	401 – 500 Units	400	40.20
10	501 – 600 Units	600	41.62
11	601 – 700 Units	800	42.76
12	Above 700 Units	1000	47.69
13	Time of Use ToU (Peak hours)	1000	46.85
14	Time of Use ToU (Off-Peak hours)	–	40.53
15	E-1 Temporary Residential	2000	57.94

A-2 Commercial:

Commercial is the category where electricity is used for commercial purposes, for example, shops, small businesses, and offices, etc. The tariffs for this category are as follows:

Units Consumed / Month	Units Consumed / Month	Fixed Price (Rs. / Month)	Variable Price (Rs. / kWh)
1	Sanctioned load less than 5 kW	1000	37.44
2	Sanctioned load 5kW and above	1250	39.76
3	Time of use, Peak hours	–	43.82
4	Time of use, Off-Peak hours	1250	35.15
5	E-1 Temporary Commercial	5000	53.44
6	Electric Vehicle charging station (EVCS)	–	23.57

A-3 General Services:

Government schools, public infrastructure, community services, and street lights come under the general services. For this kind of service, the variable charges will be 42.48 Rs./kWh, and the fixed charges will be 1000 Rs./kW/M (1000 Rs. per kilowatt per month).

B-Industrial:

Operations involved in the manufacturing, fabrication, and physical transformation of goods/materials come under the industrial category. The tariffs for this category are as follows:

Tariff Category	Voltage / Size	Fixed Charges (Rs./kWh/M)	Variable Charges (Rs./kWh)
B-1	< 5kW / 25kW (400/230V)	1000	30.38
B-1 Time of Use	Peak hours	1000	36.74
B-1 Time of Use	Off-Peak hours	–	30.05
B-2	5-500kW / 25-500kW (400V)	1250	30.73
B-2 Time of Use	Peak hours	–	36.68
B-2 Time of Use	Off-Peak hours	1250	27.41
B-3	All loads up to 5000 kW (11,33 kV)	1250	31.00
B-3 Time of Use	Peak hours	–	36.68
B-3 Time of Use	Off-Peak hours	1250	28.24
B-4	All loads (66,132kV & above)	1250	30.43
B-4 Time of Use	Peak hours	–	36.68
B-4 Time of Use	Off-Peak hours	1250	27.96
B-5	All loads (220kV & above)	–	36.68
B-5 Time of Use	Peak hours	1250	23.13
B-5 Time of Use	Off-Peak hours	5000	42.25
E-2 Temporary Industrial	–	5000	42.25

C – Agricultural:

Agricultural activities and operations related to electricity come under this section. For example, tubewells, electrical turbines, irrigation systems, and other farming operations. For this category, LESCO has announced single variable and fixed charges. In the year 2026, due to government subsidy programs for domestic and agricultural consumers, the tariff rates are lower than the previous year. It can further be divided into three types:

C-1 (a)

SARP Tubwells

C-1 (b)

Agricultural Tubwells

C-1 (a)

3.5 kW to < 5 kW

C-1 (a)

5 kW and above

Have a look at the table below for the latest prices.

Sr No.	Tariff Category	Fixed Charges (Rs./kW/M)	Variable Charges (Rs./kWh)
1	C-1 (a) SCARP	400	28.90
2	C-1 (b) Agriculture Tubewells	400	28.90
3	C-2 (a) (3.5 kW to <5kW)	400	34.71 (Off-Peak) / 42.78 (Peak)
4	C-2 (b) (5kW and above)	400	38.69 (Off-Peak) / 29.14 (Peak)

Other Categories:

There are some other specialized categories that do not fit the domestic, commercial, and agricultural categories. There are no tariff slabs with respect to the consumption of electricity for these categories, which means tariff rates are fixed. A brief explanation is given below.

D – Residential Colonies:

Electricity supplied to governmental housing colonies (Pakistan Railways colony and WAPDA housing colonies, etc.) comes under this category.

Fixed Charges: 3000 Rs. / kW/M
Tariff: 42.18 Rs. / kWh

E – Seasonal Supply:

This is one of the industries or operations that do not run throughout the year. For example, sugarcane crushing for sugar production, and ice factories (karkhana).

Fixed Charges: 8,000 Rs. / kW/M
Tariff: 43.29 Rs. / kWh

F – Bulk Supply (Residential):

Let’s say a private residential housing society’s owner buys electricity, in bulk, on one meter, from LESCO and then distributes it to individual houses. This comes under the bulk supply category.

Fixed Charges: 2,000 Rs. / kW/M
Tariff: 42.91 Rs. / kWh

G – Public Lighting:

Electric lights for public places, street lights, highway lights, and park lights come under this category.

Fixed Charges: ToU system
Tariff: 42.48 Rs. / kWh

H – Event-Based:

A temporary electrical connection for some specific event, political rallies, weddings, or exhibitions falls in this section.

Fixed Charges: 2,000 Rs. / kW/M
Tariff: 42.29 Rs. / kWh

Factors Involved in LESCO Tariffs Calculation:

LESCO bill calculation depends upon the following factors.

Units Consumption: The tariffs will be higher for higher electrical consumption.
Connection Type: The type (residential, commercial, and agricultural) of connection also matters.
Time of Use: The tariffs are higher for Peak hours.
Government Policies: Subsidies and taxes also play a major role in your LESCO bill.

Factors involved in LESCO tariffs calculation

Peak and Off-Peak Hours:

LESCO has categorized the time of electricity usage into two categories (Peak hours and off-peak hours). Now these hours are not fixed; they vary from season to season. Specific timings for each season are given below.

Seasons	Month	Peak Hours	Off-Peak Hours
Winter	December – February	5 PM – 9 PM	9 PM – 5 PM (Next Day)
Spring	March – May	6 PM – 10 PM	10 PM – 6 PM (Next Day)
Summer	June – August	7 PM – 11 PM	11 PM – 7 PM (Next Day)
Autnm	September – November	6 PM – 10 PM	10 PM – 6 PM (Next Day)

Final Words:

LESCO has implemented the tariffs for its consumers, according to NEPRA’s national uniform tariff structure. Keeping the tariff rates, connection type, units consumed, and timing of use in mind, consumers can calculate their bill and plan their consumption in the future, and hence they can control or manage their electrical expenses.