Electricity consumers in Uttar Pradesh are likely to face higher power bills from June 2026.
The Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) has decided to add a new “fuel surcharge” to electricity bills, which could increase monthly bills by around 10%.
According to the power department, this surcharge is being introduced to recover the higher costs of electricity generation and power purchases.
The additional charge will appear separately in electricity bills issued from June onwards.
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Who Will Be Affected?
The surcharge will apply to consumers across all categories, including domestic and commercial users. This means millions of electricity consumers across Uttar Pradesh will see an increase in their monthly bills.
Consumer groups have raised concerns over the move, saying that people are already struggling with rising inflation and living expenses.
Many consumers have also pointed out that the increase comes at a time when complaints about power cuts continue in several parts of the state.
According to news agency ANI, electricity bills may increase by 10% in June due to a surcharge linked to higher fuel costs. I
n a statement, UPPCL said that the Fuel and Power Purchase Adjustment Surcharge (FPPAS) calculated for March 2026 will be collected in June 2026 as per existing regulations.
How Much More Will Consumers Have to Pay?
UPPCL stated that the FPPAS rate for March 2026 has been fixed at 10%, and this amount will be charged in June 2026.
For example, if your electricity bill was ₹1,000 last month, you may have to pay around ₹1,100 from June after the surcharge is added.
The power company has clarified that this extra amount will be collected during the upcoming billing cycle
and will be shown separately in electricity bills. Consumers will have to pay this charge in addition to their regular electricity tariff.
Why Is the Fuel Surcharge Being Charged?
Power company officials said the surcharge is necessary to offset the increased costs of fuel and electricity purchases.
The fuel adjustment charge mechanism allows power companies to recover fluctuations in fuel prices and power procurement costs from consumers.
According to UPPCL, the current surcharge is being imposed under existing regulatory provisions.
Opposition and Consumer Groups Raise Questions
The decision has sparked criticism from opposition parties and consumer organizations.
Samajwadi Party MP Awadhesh Prasad criticized the move and also questioned the use of smart meters. He claimed that smart meters have significantly increased electricity bills and demanded their removal.
Consumer groups have also expressed concern over the additional financial burden on households.
They argue that people are already dealing with inflation, while power supply issues and complaints of outages continue in many districts.
Despite the criticism, the Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation has defended the decision, saying the surcharge is being implemented according to approved regulations and government guidelines.