Power tariff in Assam to be hiked by 24 per cent from April!

February 21: The news which could be a matter of worry for the inhabitants of Assam is that process is on to enhance the power tariff by 24 percent in the state. As per reports, from the existing 7.25 kWh, power tariff in the domestic category may be hiked to 8.85 kWh. Whereas, in the commercial category, the tariff may be hiked to 9.45 kWh from the existing 7.60 kWh. The increase in energy charge per unit, after finalisation, is going to be Rs 1.60 and Rs 1.85 for domestic and commercial category consumers respectively.

Assam is purchasing electricity from outside the state to meet the requirements and the hike in 24 per cent has been decided on to meet the cost expenses. The revised rates will be published by March 15 and the new rates will come into effect from April 1, 2020, TOI reported quoting AERC chairman Subhas Chandra Das.