Islamabad, July 19 -- Electricity consumers across Pakistan may see lower power bills in August 2025, as fuel adjustment charges are expected to drop. The likely relief of Rs. 0.654 per unit comes due to cheaper electricity production in June, mainly driven by a surge in hydropower generation.

Hydropower accounted for 39% of the total electricity produced in June, marking a 14% increase from last year. This clean and low-cost source significantly reduced the average cost of power generation. On the other hand, nuclear power became more expensive, with production costs jumping by 60% and output falling 30%, adding pressure to the overall energy mix.

There was no electricity generation from high-speed diesel, which is usually one of the m...