Uttar Pradesh electricity bills rise 10% in June 2026

Electricity bills for all consumers in Uttar Pradesh will rise by 10 percent starting in June 2026, following a regulatory order from the state's power utility. The Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) has directed distribution companies to implement a Fuel and Power Purchase Adjustment Surcharge (FPPAS) to recover higher costs incurred from purchasing power and fuel in March of that year.

The increase is mandated under the Multi-Year Tariff (MYT) Regulations, 2025, established by the Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC). These rules allow distribution companies to pass on increases in power purchase and transmission costs to consumers after a three-month lag. In an official communication, Pankaj Saxena, Chief Engineer of UPPCL's Regulatory Affairs Unit, stated the 10 percent surcharge for March 2026 costs will be applied to bills issued in June 2026 and will apply uniformly to residential, commercial, and industrial consumers.

Officials have cited rising global energy costs, influenced by geopolitical tensions and volatile fuel markets, as the primary driver behind the increased procurement expenses. The surcharge mechanism is designed to help...