Bhubaneswar, March 24 -- In a major relief for all consumers, the Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission (OERC) announced on Tuesday that electricity tariffs will remain unchanged in the State for the financial year 2026-27.

The policy decision ensures that power consumers across Odisha will not face any hike in electricity charges. The commission has also issued guidelines to maintain the existing tariff structure for retail electricity supply.

Officials stated that keeping tariffs unchanged aims to provide stability and reduce financial burden on households and businesses. The move is expected to benefit lakhs of consumers amid rising cost concerns.

The latest announcement comes as a welcome step, reinforcing the State's commitment...