India, June 13 -- Electricity consumers in Delhi are likely to face higher monthly bills after the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) approved an increase in the Fuel and Power Purchase Adjustment Surcharge (FPPAS), a charge used by discoms to recover rising power procurement costs.

The decision comes amid a surge in fuel prices and global market volatility, which has pushed up the cost of electricity generation and procurement. The surcharge adjustment will mainly impact consumers served by BSES Yamuna Power Limited (BYPL) and BSES Rajdhani Power Limited (BRPL), while those under Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited (TPDDL) are expected to see minimal changes.

Under the revised structure, BYPL consumers may see the sharpes...