Inflation in electricity prices in Pakistan has been increasing steadily, adding to the economic challenges the country is facing. The price of essential commodities such as wheat, gas, tea, rice, and sugar has also risen significantly. The electricity bill includes taxes and government inefficiencies, making up a large portion of the total bill.
The government’s bid to revive a $6 billion bailout led it to hike taxes on natural gas for domestic and industrial consumers from 16 percent to 112 percent.