Dehradun, April 1 -- In a significant relief to residents in an election year, electricity tariffs in Uttarakhand will not witness any hike for the financial year 2026-27. The decision comes as a major relief for the consumers, already reeling under the impact of the ongoing US and Israel's war with Iran. The Uttarakhand Electricity Regulatory Commission (UERC) has rejected the proposal submitted by Uttarakhand Power Corporation Ltd (UPCL) proposing a steep hike of around 18.86 percent. UERC has decided to retain the existing rates but at the same time it has introduced calibrated adjustments across select categories.

This information was shared with the media at a press conference organised by UERC at its office here today. The decision...