MEPCO Bill October 2026: Rs1.11 FCA Explained (With Calculator)
Your October 2026 MEPCO bill carries a fuel charges adjustment (FCA) of Rs1.1086 per unit, charged on the units you used in August 2026. NEPRA notified it on 7 October 2026 after finding that August’s actual fuel cost (Rs8.2084 per unit) was higher than the Rs7.0998 per unit built into the tariff.
So if your bill shows 200 units for August, the FCA alone adds about Rs222 before taxes. On top of that, October is the second of three months in which a separate Rs0.5194 per unit quarterly adjustment is being recovered.
What NEPRA decided
NEPRA approved a positive FCA of Rs1.1086 per unit for August 2026 for all ex-WAPDA distribution companies, including MEPCO. The same rate applies to K-Electric consumers under federal policy guidelines for a uniform FCA.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| FCA approved | Rs1.1086 per unit (positive, so bills go up) |
| Units it applies to | Units billed for August 2026 |
| Bill it appears on | October 2026 |
| Reference fuel cost in tariff | Rs7.0998 per unit |
| Actual fuel cost allowed by NEPRA | Rs8.2084 per unit |
| Amount CPPA-G asked for | Rs1.7267 per unit (actual cost claimed: Rs8.8265) |
| Public hearing | 29 September 2026, NEPRA Tower Islamabad and online |
| Notification | S.R.O. 1754(I)/2026, dated 7 October 2026 |
The FCA must be shown as a separate line on your bill, not merged into the energy charges. If you are new to this charge, our guide to why the June fuel adjustment appeared on the August 2026 bill explains how the two-month gap works.
Why fuel cost went up in August
August’s electricity came from more expensive sources than the tariff assumed. The data CPPA-G presented at the hearing shows three main shifts:
| Source | Assumed in tariff | Actual August 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Hydel (no fuel cost) | 5.87 billion units | 5.65 billion units |
| Imported coal | 1.08 billion units | 2.33 billion units |
| Nuclear (cheap fuel) | 2.37 billion units | 1.53 billion units |
| Total generation | 14.47 billion units | 14.94 billion units (+3.28%) |
Cheap nuclear output fell because CHASNUPP-2 was running at reduced capacity of about 80 MW due to technical issues, and KANUPP-3 only came back online on 5 September 2026. The gap was filled largely by imported coal, while demand also rose; the Power Planning and Monitoring Company linked that rise to captive users shifting to the grid and the industrial Incremental Consumption Package.
Why you pay Rs1.11, not Rs1.73
NEPRA did not accept CPPA-G’s full claim. It recalculated the fuel cost of several plants using NEPRA-approved fuel cost components instead of the claimed rates, cutting Rs17.28 billion from the claim, of which Rs15.74 billion related to RLNG plants. It also capped national grid transmission losses at the approved 2.5% level. These deductions brought the allowed fuel cost down from Rs8.8265 to Rs8.2084 per unit.
Who pays and who is exempt
The FCA applies to every MEPCO consumer category except three. Exempt consumers are:
- Lifeline consumers
- Electric vehicle charging stations
- Prepaid consumers of any category who opted for the prepaid tariff
Protected domestic consumers are not on this exemption list, so they pay it unless they are lifeline. Units billed under the Incremental Consumption Package for industrial and agricultural users are also charged this FCA.
How to calculate your FCA
Multiply your August 2026 units by Rs1.1086. Use August’s units, not October’s, because the FCA is a charge for fuel already burnt in August.
\text{FCA} = \text{August 2026 units} \times 1.1086| August 2026 units | FCA on October bill (before taxes) |
|---|---|
| 100 | Rs110.86 |
| 200 | Rs221.72 |
| 300 | Rs332.58 |
| 500 | Rs554.30 |
These figures exclude taxes, so the final amount on your bill can be slightly higher.
If your October bill came without it
Some October bills may have been printed before NEPRA’s 7 October notification. NEPRA’s order says that in such cases the FCA may be charged in the following month, so it can appear on your November 2026 bill instead.
The second charge: Rs0.5194 quarterly adjustment
October bills also carry a quarterly tariff adjustment (QTA) of Rs0.5194 per unit for the April–June 2026 quarter. NEPRA notified it through S.R.O. 1501(I)/2026 on 7 September 2026, to be recovered in the September, October and November 2026 billing months.
| FCA | QTA | |
|---|---|---|
| Rate | Rs1.1086 per unit | Rs0.5194 per unit |
| Months it runs | October 2026 only | September to November 2026 |
| Units it is charged on | August 2026 units | Units billed in each of those months |
| Exempt | Lifeline, EV charging stations, prepaid | Lifeline, Incremental Consumption Package units, prepaid |
Example: a household with 200 units in August and 200 units in October pays about Rs221.72 in FCA plus Rs103.88 in QTA, a combined Rs325.60 before taxes.
How to check your bill is correct
- Open your October bill, or check your MEPCO bill online with your 14-digit reference number.
- Find August 2026 in the monthly consumption history printed on the bill and note the units.
- Multiply those units by 1.1086 and compare the result with the fuel adjustment line.
- If you are a lifeline or prepaid consumer and still see this FCA, it should not be there.
If the amount does not match, raise a complaint with MEPCO on helpline 118 or at your subdivision office, and keep the complaint number. If MEPCO does not resolve it, you can file a complaint with NEPRA through its consumer affairs complaint portal.
If the combined increase makes the bill hard to pay on time, MEPCO can split outstanding dues into instalments on a written request.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the FCA on the MEPCO bill in October 2026?
Rs1.1086 per unit, charged on units consumed in August 2026. It is a positive adjustment, so it increases the bill.
Why is October’s FCA based on August units?
CPPA-G files the fuel cost data after the month ends, NEPRA holds a hearing, and the decision is then billed. August’s data was filed on 15 September, heard on 29 September and notified on 7 October, so it lands in October bills.
Do protected consumers pay the October FCA?
Yes, unless they are lifeline consumers. NEPRA’s notification exempts only lifeline consumers, EV charging stations and prepaid-tariff consumers.
Will the FCA also be charged in November?
Not as a repeat. Each FCA normally applies for one billing month. It may move to the November bill only if your October bill was issued before the 7 October notification.
Is the Rs0.5194 charge part of the FCA?
No. It is a separate quarterly adjustment for April–June 2026, recovered in September, October and November 2026 bills.
