10% Fuel Surcharge on Electricity Bills in Uttar Pradesh Sparks Controversy: UPERC Seeks Explanation from UPPCL in 7 Days, 3.73 Crore Consumers Hope for Relief
मुख्य बातें
- •The Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) has deemed the 10% fuel surcharge imposed by UPPCL as against the rules.
- •According to the Consumers' Council, UPPCL included ₹1,400 crore in old dues while calculating the fuel surcharge, resulting in an additional burden of ₹1,610 crore on consumers.
- •UPERC has sought an explanation from UPPCL within seven days and demanded a fair investigation into the matter.
- •Consumers in the state, numbering 3.73 crore, hope for significant relief following UPERC's decision.
Lucknow: Approximately 3.73 crore electricity consumers in Uttar Pradesh may find relief from the 10% fuel surcharge (fuel surcharge) added to their electricity bills. The Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) has taken a strict stance on the matter, directing the Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) to submit an explanation within seven days. In its preliminary investigation, the commission found that the additional charge imposed by UPPCL in the June 2026 bills is not justified according to regulatory norms.
The controversy began when the Uttar Pradesh State Electricity Consumers' Council raised allegations against UPPCL. The council claims that while calculating the fuel surcharge, UPPCL included not only the electricity purchase cost of March 2026 but also approximately ₹1,400 crore in old dues and past expenses. According to the council, this violates regulatory rules. They argue that if calculated correctly, there would be no need to impose an additional 10% burden on consumers. Instead, electricity rates in June 2026 could have been reduced by around 2%.
