Bengaluru Electricity Bills Could Climb from March as KERC Considers Tariff Hike

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Bengaluru Power Bills to Rise: KERC Reviews Higher Electricity Tariff From March

The ESCOM have sought an average increase of 67 paise per unit, citing power procurement costs and financial pressures. (Image: AI-Representational)

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News18•21-02-2026, 19:49

Bengaluru Power Bills to Rise: KERC Reviews Higher Electricity Tariff From March

•Bengaluru households may face higher electricity bills from March as KERC reviews tariff hike.
•Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) is set to revise electricity tariffs, likely effective next month.
•Electricity supply companies (Escoms) propose an average increase of 67 paise per unit, citing procurement costs.
•BESCOM projects a Rs 2,800 crore shortfall for FY 2025–26, appealing for measures to bridge the financial gap.
•Public consultation held; final decision on per-unit tariff increase rests with KERC after considering feedback.

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