India, May 31 -- Electricity consumers in Uttar Pradesh are in for a shock as their power bills are set to increase by nearly 10% starting from June 2026.

The Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) has decided to impose an additional fuel surcharge under the fuel adjustment charge mechanism. This extra charge will be added separately to regular electricity bills to recover the rising cost of fuel and power procurement.

According to the official order, the new surcharge will be applicable from the upcoming billing cycle in June. The exact increase will depend on consumption levels and tariff categories - domestic, commercial, and industrial consumers will all be affected.

UPPCL officials stated that the move is necessary due t...