Electricity consumers in Uttar Pradesh are set to face a rise of around 10 per cent in their monthly bills from June after the state government announced the imposition of a fuel surcharge, citing higher global energy costs amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia.
The Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) has notified that the Fuel and Power Purchase Adjustment Surcharge (FPPAS) will be levied on consumers across categories, with revised bills to be implemented in the June billing cycle.
Officials said the surcharge, calculated at 10 per cent for the month of March 2026, will be passed on to consumers in June as part of adjustments under the Multi-Year Tariff (MYT) framework.
In a letter dated May 29, the Regulatory Affairs Unit of UPPCL informed the Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) that the additional charge is being applied to account for fluctuations in fuel and power procurement costs incurred by distribution companies.
“FPPAS calculated for the month of March, 2026 as per regulation is to be charged in the month of June, 2026. FPPAS chargeable is 10% for the month of March, 2026 to be charged in the month of June, 2026,” the letter stated.
Also read: India's power transmission network crosses 5 lakh ckm
It added that the surcharge would be applicable to all categories of consumers as per regulatory provisions.
The government said the revision was linked to rising global energy prices, triggered by geopolitical tensions in West Asia, which have impacted fuel supply chains.
Uttar Pradesh minister Narendra Kashyap defended the decision, stating that electricity tariffs had remained unchanged over the past nine years under the Yogi Adityanath government.
“Under Yogi Ji’s leadership, no taxes or bills have been increased in Uttar Pradesh over the last nine years. But everyone knows about war crisis in West Asia. In such conditions, if the government has to raise electricity bills, I believe the people should take it positively,” Kashyap said.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath recently reviewed the state’s power situation, directing officials to ensure uninterrupted electricity supply across rural and urban areas amid rising demand.
Uttar Pradesh recorded a peak electricity demand of 30,339 MW this year, with cities such as Banda witnessing record temperatures, further straining the power supply system.
Follow us
