ISLAMABAD, August 21, 2026: The All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) has opposed the proposed Rs. 2.52 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) Fuel Price Adjustment (FPA) for July 2026.
APTMA said the proposed increase would place an unfair burden on industrial consumers. The association argued that consumers should only pay costs linked to their actual electricity service.
Concerns Over Incremental Consumption Package
APTMA also raised concerns about the Incremental Consumption Package. The package charges additional industrial and agricultural consumption at Rs. 22.98 per kWh.
The association said the actual marginal cost has remained above this rate for much of the period since the package began.
APTMA said consumers under the package should bear the resulting cost difference. General consumers should not pay the difference through fuel price or quarterly tariff adjustments.
The association said the scheme already has provisions to deal with higher-than-expected costs. It called for an immediate review of the package.
Low Reference Power Purchase Price
APTMA also questioned the reference Power Purchase Price used for July 2026.
The association described the reference price as unusually low. It said faulty assumptions had contributed to the higher FPA.
APTMA stressed that export-oriented industries need predictable electricity costs. Textile exporters often secure orders and set prices months in advance.
The association said stable energy costs would help exporters make business commitments and compete in international markets.
APTMA Questions Expensive RLNG Power
APTMA also criticised the continued use of expensive RLNG-based power generation.
The association said such generation adds significant costs for electricity consumers. It argued that mandatory gas offtake arrangements should not force the system to use expensive power.
APTMA said authorities should dispatch cheaper electricity whenever it is available.
The association also pointed out that Pakistani textile exporters already face higher electricity tariffs than many regional competitors.
APTMA warned that unnecessary costs could further weaken the industry’s competitiveness. It could also discourage industrial consumers from using grid electricity.
Call to Reject July FPA
APTMA urged the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) to reject the proposed Rs. 2.52 per kWh FPA for July.
The association said industrial consumers should not pay for inefficient power dispatch or unrealistic reference assumptions.
APTMA also called for action against other structural weaknesses in the power sector that increase electricity costs for industry.
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