New electricity tariff slabs effective July 1: Calculate your bill with updated rates

The changes have impacted over 2.28 million household consumers nationwide

Electricity rates increased for both protected and non-protected consumers from July 1. The base tariff rose by Rs5.72 per unit, along with a Rs3.41 per unit increase in fuel charges. Non-protected consumers also faced additional fixed taxes and surcharges.

The distinction between protected and non-protected consumers is pivotal for determining electricity bills. Consumers exceeding the 200-unit monthly limit are classified as non-protected, leading to substantial cost increases.

Even if consumption drops below 200 units in subsequent months, consumers remain in the non-protected category for six months. After this period, they can return to the protected category if their consumption remains within the 200-unit limit.

Protected consumers, who use up to 200 units per month, and lifeline customers, consuming 1-100 units monthly, remain shielded from the increases in basic tariffs and monthly fuel charges.

These changes have impacted over 2.28 million household consumers nationwide, reflecting efforts to manage electricity consumption effectively.

Consumer Type	Units Range	Tariff (Rs per unit)	Monthly Bill Range
Lifeline Users	1-50 units	Rs 3.95	Rs 200-300
Lifeline Users	51-100 units	Rs 7.74	Up to Rs 1,000
Protected Consumers	100-200 units	Rs 10	Around Rs 2,500
Non-Protected Consumers	201-300 units	Rs 27-30 (incl. taxes)	At least Rs 6,000
Non-Protected Consumers	301-400 units	Rs 38 (incl. taxes)	Rs 15,000-17,000
Non-Protected Consumers	401-500 units	Rs 42+ (incl. taxes)	Above Rs 21,000
Non-Protected Consumers	501-600 units	-	Around Rs 30,000
Non-Protected Consumers	601-700 units	-	More than Rs 35,000
Non-Protected Consumers	Above 700 units	-	At least Rs 50,000