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MP Electricity Bills to Rise: New Rates Applicable from September 24 to October 23.
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News18•29-09-2026, 13:04
MP Electricity Bills to Rise: New Rates Applicable from September 24 to October 23.
- •Madhya Pradesh electricity bills issued from September 24 to October 23 will include a Fuel and Power Purchase Adjustment Surcharge (FPPAS) of 5.063%, up from 4.59%.
- •The new rate reflects an increase of 0.473%, adding an extra burden on every electricity consumer, though the actual impact will depend on consumption and energy charge slab.
- •Approximately 8 lakh rupees in additional payments will be incurred by two lakh consumers in Bhopal who consume 100 units monthly.
- •The electricity purchase adjustment surcharge will apply only to the energy charge, not the entire bill, making it easier for consumers to understand the actual additional burden.
- •This surcharge is a monthly adjustment for changes in the cost of coal, fuel, and electricity purchases, not a permanent increase in the basic electricity rate.
Key Questions Answered
The Fuel and Power Purchase Adjustment Surcharge (FPPAS) has been increased to 5.063%, up from the previous rate of 4.59%, marking a 0.473% increase applicable to electricity bills from September 24 to October 23, 2026, in Madhya Pradesh.
No, the 5.063% surcharge is not applied to the entire electricity bill, but is levied solely on the energy charge portion, with the energy charge and surcharge amounts listed separately on the bill.
A surcharge is levied to compensate for monthly fluctuations in the costs of coal, fuel, and electricity purchases, acting as a periodic cost adjustment rather than a permanent increase in basic electricity rates.
