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Official NEPRA Tariff Rate Estimator • 2026

LESCO Bill Calculator 2026

Calculate your estimated monthly electricity bill based on units consumed, consumer category, FPA rates, and government taxes.

NEPRA Tariff Estimator

Calculate Your Monthly LESCO Bill

Enter your estimated monthly unit consumption and charges below to generate an itemized cost breakdown based on the latest NEPRA slab rates.

Units

Check your electric meter or previous bill for monthly consumption.

"Auto" automatically applies Protected rates if entered units are ≤ 200.

What is this?
Rs.
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Quarterly tariff adjustment amount (leave 0 if not applicable).

Estimated Payable Amount
Rs. 0.00 Within Due Date
Non-Protected Category

Step-Up Tariff Slab Calculation (Energy Charges)

Slab Range Units Rate (Rs./Unit) Amount (Rs.)

Itemized Charges & Tax Breakdown

Energy Charges (Slab Total) Rs. 0.00
FPA (Fuel Price Adjustment) Rs. 0.00
FC Surcharge (Rs. 0.43/unit) Rs. 0.00
Electricity Duty (Rs. 0.20/unit) Rs. 0.00
Subtotal Subject to GST Rs. 0.00
GST (18%) Rs. 0.00
Fixed Monthly Charges Rs. 0.00
PTV License Fee Rs. 35.00
Quarterly Adjustment (QTA) Rs. 0.00
Important Estimator Disclaimer

This calculation is an estimate based on official NEPRA-approved tariff rates for reference purposes only. Your actual LESCO bill may differ due to monthly FPA variations, specific quarterly adjustments, meter reading cycles, or arrear corrections. Always verify charges on your official bill.

Calculation Methodology

How the LESCO Electricity Bill Calculator Works

The LESCO Bill Calculator calculates your estimated monthly bill using NEPRA's official progressive step-up tariff slab system. Electricity in Pakistan is not billed at a single flat rate per unit. Instead, your consumption is divided into unit blocks (slabs), where initial units are billed at a lower rate and higher consumption blocks are billed at progressively higher rates per kilowatt-hour (kWh).

To calculate your estimated total bill, the calculator aggregates eight distinct cost components:

  • 1. Step-Up Energy Charges
  • 2. Fuel Price Adjustment (FPA)
  • 3. FC Surcharge (Rs. 0.43/unit)
  • 4. Electricity Duty (Rs. 0.20/unit)
  • 5. General Sales Tax (18% GST)
  • 6. Fixed Monthly Charges
  • 7. PTV License Fee (Rs. 35)
  • 8. Quarterly Adjustment (QTA)
Tariff Classification

Protected vs Non-Protected Consumer Category

Protected Consumers (≤ 200 Units)

Protected status is granted to low-consumption domestic households whose electricity usage has remained at or below 200 units per month consistently for the previous 6 billing cycles. Protected consumers benefit from subsidized per-unit rates (Rs. 7.74/unit for first 100 units and Rs. 10.06/unit for 101–200 units) and pay Rs. 0 fixed monthly charges.

Non-Protected Consumers

Non-Protected consumers include all domestic connections that consume more than 200 units in a single month or have exceeded 200 units within the past 6 months. Non-protected tariffs range from Rs. 16.48/unit for 1–100 units up to Rs. 42.72/unit for 700+ units, alongside tier-based fixed monthly charges (Rs. 75 to Rs. 550).

Tax & Surcharge Breakdown

What Each Charge on Your LESCO Bill Means

Fuel Price Adjustment (FPA)

Determined monthly by NEPRA based on fluctuations in fuel import costs (oil, LNG, coal) incurred by power generation companies. It can vary significantly month to month.

FC Surcharge (Financing Cost)

A federal surcharge set at Rs. 0.43 per unit to cover debt servicing and financial costs within the national power sector distribution system.

Electricity Duty

A provincial tax levied by the Government of Punjab on electricity consumption, calculated at a fixed rate of Rs. 0.20 per unit.

General Sales Tax (18% GST)

A federal sales tax of 18% applied to the sum of Energy Charges, FPA, FC Surcharge, and Electricity Duty.

Calculator FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions About LESCO Bill Calculation

How accurate is this LESCO bill calculator estimate?
This calculator uses official NEPRA-approved step-up tariff rates, standard surcharges (FC surcharge Rs. 0.43/unit, Electricity Duty Rs. 0.20/unit, PTV fee Rs. 35), and 18% GST. Your final LESCO bill may differ slightly due to monthly Fuel Price Adjustment (FPA) fluctuations, quarterly tariff adjustments (QTA), meter reading cycle dates, or arrears.
What if I don't know my exact FPA rate?
You can leave the FPA rate at the default value (Rs. 5.00 per unit). Fuel Price Adjustment varies each month as determined by NEPRA based on generation fuel costs. For an exact calculation, check the FPA per unit line item on your previous month's bill.
Will I lose my protected consumer status if I exceed 200 units in a single month?
Under NEPRA guidelines, a domestic consumer qualifies as 'Protected' if their monthly consumption remains 200 units or less consistently for the preceding 6 consecutive months. Exceeding 200 units in a single month will shift your connection to the 'Non-Protected' category, applying higher slab rates and fixed monthly charges.
What are the fixed monthly charges on LESCO bills?
Fixed monthly charges apply to non-protected domestic connections based on the highest tariff slab band reached during the billing cycle. They range from Rs. 75 per month for 1–200 units up to Rs. 550 per month for consumption exceeding 700 units. Protected consumers pay Rs. 0 fixed charges.
How do I view my actual official LESCO bill instead of an estimate?
If you want to view, print, or download your actual official LESCO bill, go to our homepage and enter your 14-digit reference number or 7-digit Consumer ID. You will be redirected directly to the official government billing server.

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