Electricity Prices in Haryana Likely to Increase from Tomorrow

Haryana residents should brace for a possible electricity price hike starting tomorrow as the state's power distribution companies seek to offset their massive financial losses. According to sources, both the North and South Haryana Power Distribution Corporations have requested permission to increase electricity tariffs to cover their combined deficit of ₹4,520 crore.

The Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission has already sought permission for tariff increases in the new financial year, and government sources indicate the request is likely to be approved. This would mark the first price hike in two years for consumers across the state.

Electricity rates in Haryana typically change from April 1 each year, but there has been no increase for the past two years. The last hike came in 2022-23, when rates for consumption up to 150 units increased by 25 paise per unit.

Currently, the South Haryana Power Distribution Corporation is struggling with a 12.37 percent line loss, while the North Haryana Power Distribution Corporation faces a 9.15 percent line loss, further straining their finances. 

Higher FSA Charges Already Approved

The government has already extended the Fuel Surcharge Adjustment (FSA) until 2026, which will impact electricity bills regardless of any additional tariff increase. This extension means consumers will pay an additional 47 paise per unit as FSA. 

For households consuming more than 200 units of electricity, the financial impact will be even greater, with an additional payment of ₹94.47 required. Officials attribute these increases to the growing defaulting amounts owed to the power corporations.

As the new financial year begins tomorrow, residents across Haryana are waiting to see exactly how much more they'll need to budget for their electricity expenses in the coming months.