Power Bills Set To Rise: UP Electricity Tariffs Likely To Go Up 10% Amid Fuel Price Surge

Last Updated:May 30, 2026, 13:18 IST

Petrol and diesel prices have been increased for the fourth time in less than two weeks amid continued volatility in global crude markets.

Amid escalating global tensions and rising fuel prices, Uttar Pradesh government has increased electricity rates by 10 per cent. According to the notification issues by Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) on Saturday, the increased rates will be applicable from June onwards.

UPPCL said that a Fuel and Power Purchase Adjustment Surcharge (FPPAS) of 10% will be added to electricity bills issued in June 2026. This surcharge will apply uniformly across all categories of consumers.

The move follows new regulations framed by the Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) under the Multi-Year Tariff (MYT) framework. In a letter, Pankaj Saxena, Chief Engineer of the Regulatory Affairs Unit (RAU), said that the UPERC, through its notification dated March 26, 2025, has introduced the Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (MYT for Distribution) Regulations, 2025.

Under these regulations, distribution companies are allowed to levy FPPAS to recover fluctuations in fuel and power purchase costs. Saxena explained that any additional power purchase and transmission costs incurred in a particular month are to be recovered from consumers after a lag of three months.

“As per the regulation, any extra power purchase and transmission costs incurred in a given month are recovered after a delay of three months. This means the additional cost incurred in March 2026 will be recovered from consumers in June 2026," Saxena stated.

He further clarified that for March 2026, the surcharge has been calculated at 10% under Clause 16(4) of the MYT Regulations, 2025. “This 10% FPPAS will therefore be added to electricity bills issued in June 2026 and will apply across all categories of consumers," he said.

The directive instructs all distribution companies to implement this surcharge uniformly in line with the regulatory framework. A detailed calculation sheet has been attached with the communication and is to be uploaded on the official website to ensure transparency.

The letter notes: “Hon’ble Commission vide notification dated 26.03.2025 has issued Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (MYT for Distribution) Regulations, 2025. As per the regulation, Fuel and Power Purchase Adjustment Surcharge (FPPAS) has to be charged in the nth month for incremental Power Purchase and Transmission Charges paid in the n-3rd month."

It further states that the FPPAS calculated for March 2026 is to be charged in June 2026. “According to clause 16(4) of MYT Regulation, 2025 FPPAS chargeable is 10% for the month of March, 2026, to be charged in the month of June, 2026. I have been directed to request you to implement the same for all categories of consumers as per the provisions of the regulation. To comply with the provision of the regulation, a detailed calculation sheet is attached for your reference and uploading the same on the website," the letter adds.

The power surcharge comes at a time when consumers are already grappling with rising fuel costs.

Following the latest revision on Monday, petrol prices in Delhi crossed the Rs 100-mark, rising by Rs 2.61 to Rs 102.12 per litre, while diesel prices went up by Rs 2.71 to Rs 95.20 per litre.

(ANI Inputs)

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