Ghaziabad Electricity Bills to Jump 10% from February: 1.2 Million Consumers Affected
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News18•30-01-2026, 12:58
Ghaziabad Electricity Bills to Jump 10% from February: 1.2 Million Consumers Affected
- •Electricity bills in Ghaziabad will increase by 10% starting February due to a new fuel surcharge implemented by the state government.
- •Approximately 1.2 million consumers in Ghaziabad district will be directly impacted by this decision, leading to higher monthly expenses.
- •Chief Engineer Pawan Agarwal explained the surcharge is an 'additional charge' to cover rising costs of coal and fuel transportation for thermal power plants.
- •The 10% surcharge aims to bridge the gap between the actual electricity purchase rate (₹5.79/unit) and the approved tariff rate (₹4.94/unit).
- •The increase affects all consumer categories: domestic, commercial, and industrial; future reductions depend on fuel price decreases.
Why It Matters: Ghaziabad consumers face a 10% electricity bill hike from February due to increased fuel costs.
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