GEPCO Protected vs Unprotected Consumer Slabs
Understand how NEPRA's 200 units threshold impacts your monthly GEPCO electricity bill, how the 6-month rolling rule works, and how to stay in the protected low-cost tariff category.
What is NEPRA's Protected Consumer Tariff Rule?
National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) divides residential electricity consumers in Pakistan into two primary billing categories: Protected Category and Unprotected Category. The primary objective of the Protected category is to subsidize low-income households consuming 200 units or less.
Definition of Protected Consumer
A GEPCO consumer is categorized as Protected if their monthly unit consumption has not exceeded 200 units (kWh) in any single month during the last 6 consecutive months (rolling window).
Definition of Unprotected Consumer
A GEPCO consumer becomes Unprotected if their consumption exceeds 200 units in even one month over the preceding 6 months. Unprotected consumers pay significantly higher base rates.
Tariff Rate Comparison Table (2026)
| Unit Consumption Slab | Protected Slab Rate (PKR/kWh) | Unprotected Slab Rate (PKR/kWh) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 - 50 Units | Rs. 7.50 / unit | Rs. 16.48 / unit |
| 51 - 100 Units | Rs. 10.20 / unit | Rs. 16.48 / unit |
| 101 - 200 Units | Rs. 12.80 / unit | Rs. 22.95 / unit |
| 201 - 300 Units | N/A (Exceeds Threshold) | Rs. 29.15 / unit |
| 301 - 400 Units | N/A | Rs. 35.57 / unit |