Electricity Bills Set To Increase In Delhi On Higher Power Surcharge

New Delhi, Jul 15 (KNN) Delhi’s power regulator, the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC), has allowed distribution companies to levy an additional fuel and power purchase adjustment surcharge (FPPAS) for a second consecutive month. The move is expected to push up electricity bills for consumers.

Revised Surcharge Rates for May

In an order dated July 10, the regulator permitted discoms to recover charges beyond the usual cap to offset higher power procurement costs in May 2026. 

The additional FPPAS approved stands at 7.94 per cent for BSES Rajdhani Power Limited, 7.43 per cent for BSES Yamuna Power Limited, and 2.21 per cent for Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited.

Including the standard capped FPPAS of up to 10 per cent, the total surcharge allowed for May rises to 17.94 per cent for BRPL, 17.43 per cent for BYPL and 12.21 per cent for TPDDL, PTI reported.

Relaxation Beyond Regulatory Cap

Under existing rules, FPPAS recovery in a billing cycle is capped at 10 per cent and is calculated monthly as a proportion of fixed and energy charges. However, the discoms sought relaxation citing a sharp rise in actual power purchase costs compared to the base cost.

The regulator noted that without such relief, utilities would face difficulty recovering a reasonable portion of increased expenses.

Temporary Measure Linked to Cost Pressures

The additional surcharge will be applied on a month-to-month basis until further orders. The decision follows a similar approval in the previous month, indicating continued pressure on power purchase costs and its impact on consumer tariffs.

(KNN Bureau)