In a major development, Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) has imposed an additional 10 per cent increase in the June bills amid rising fuel prices and increasing electricity demand during the peak summer season. The development comes at a time when people are already facing soaring prices of petrol, diesel, CNG, and PNG. 

According to the utility, the additional surcharge will be applied in the upcoming billing cycle and reflected in electricity bills issued from June onwards. Consumers will have to pay this charge separately on top of their regular electricity tariff. 

Why the Surcharge Is Being Levied

Officials explained that the surcharge is intended to offset increased fuel and power procurement costs faced by electricity distribution companies. The fuel adjustment charge allows utilities to recover fluctuations in fuel expenses and power purchase costs from consumers.

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UPPCL’s order specifies that the surcharge is being collected for March 2026, with the possibility of additional adjustments in the coming months depending on power costs.

Consumers Council object

The State Electricity Consumers Council expressed objection over the fresh charge and said that the power companies are making money by levying past dues of the last two years. It has requested the Chief Minister to investigate the matter and asked the Electricity Regulatory Commission to put a stay on the order.

This isn't the first time the consumer will have to bear a fuel surcharge; a 10 per cent fuel charge was already imposed in the February bill.

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The council points out that although the actual price for the purchase of power was approved as Rs 4.94 per unit in the tariff order of the Electricity Regulatory Commission, UPPCL has raised it for consumers as if it was Rs 5.86 per unit in March 2026, thus an extra sum of Rs 1,610 crore has been levied on the consumer by the UPPCL.

Impact on households and businesses

All consumers, whether household, commercial or industrial, are expected to face higher monthly bills.