"Govt has to raise electricity bills amid West Asia crisis, people should take it positively": UP Minister on 10% electricity bill hike
Hapur, May 30
Uttar Pradesh Minister Narendra Kashyap on Saturday said that if the state government has raised electricity bills then the "people should take it positively".
This comes after the state government announced that Uttar Pradesh residents will witness a 10 per cent increase in their electricity bills in June, citing rising fuel costs and the Fuel and Power Purchase Adjustment Surcharge (FPPAS) as the reason.
Addressing the tariff revision amid the West Asia crisis, UP Minister Narendra Kashyap told ANI, "Under CM Yogi Ji's leadership, no taxes or bills have been increased in Uttar Pradesh over the last nine years. But everyone knows about the war crisis in West Asia. In such conditions, if the government has to raise electricity bills, I believe the people should take it positively."
As per the instructions of the Government of India and the information of the Regulatory Commission, electricity bills may increase by 10 per cent in the month of June due to a surcharge on increased fuel prices.
The UP Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) clarified that the FPPAS calculated for March 2026, will be implemented in June across all consumer categories.
Fuel and Power Purchase Adjustment Surcharge (FPPAS) calculated for the month of March, 2026 as per regulation is to be charged in the month of June, 2026. FPPAS chargeable is 10% for the month of March, 2026 to be charged in the month of June, 2026. I have been directed to request you to implement the sarite for all categories of consumers as per provision of the regulation,a release by UP Power Corporation Limited read.
The government emphasised that the surcharge is in line with instructions from the Union Government and directives from the Regulatory Commission, reflecting global fuel price fluctuations and their impact on power procurement costs.
Consumers are advised to factor in the additional charges while paying their electricity bills for June.
— ANI
Reader Comments
This is a classic case of passing on global price volatility to the common man. I get that fuel costs are up, but 10% is steep for households already struggling with inflation. The government should provide subsidies for low-income families rather than asking people to "take it positively".
Honestly, I get both sides. The West Asia crisis is real and fuel prices are soaring globally. But saying "no tax increase in 9 years" while adding this surcharge feels like a technicality. High time we invest more in renewable energy to avoid such shocks in future. ☀️
Every time international prices rise, it's the common public who pays the price. Meanwhile, our leaders get VIP treatment. Shouldn't the government absorb some of this shock instead of passing all burden to us? 😡 #ElectricityHike #Unfair
Maybe the minister should check what 'take it positively' means for a family that already pays 30% of its income on utilities. The FPPAS mechanism is a necessary evil, but 10% is too much at once. Could have phased it out gradually. 🤷♂️
I'm not opposed to paying more if it means stable power supply. But transparency is key. The common man is tired of surprises in bills. If the war in West Asia is the reason, show us the math, don't just ask us to be "positive" about it. 🧐
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