Regulator allows power companies to hike tariffs, here’s how Delhi govt reacts

In a latest move, Delhi’s power regulator has allowed the power distribution companies to increase power tariffs in the national capital of India.

As per sources, the move has been considered after the petitions were filed by the companies, seeking the hike in power rates. Notably, BSES Yamuna Power Limited (BYPL) has been allowed to charge 9.42% more on top of the prevailing rates, BSES Rajdhani Power Limited (BRPL) 6.39%, and New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) 2%.

The fresh rise in power tariffs will not affect the consumers, according to the Delhi NCT administration.

“Consumers will not be directly affected by this increase. Under the Power Purchase Agreement, electricity prices keep increasing and decreasing. Electricity becomes cheaper in winter, while the price increases slightly in summer. In every quarterly review, there is a marginal increase or decrease in the prices under the power purchase agreement,” an official statement by the Delhi NCT administration said.

The prices also depend on the coal and gas prices. Coal is a key input in power manufacturing.

“The prices are increased and decreased during the review every quarter. This increase will not have a direct effect on the customers. This is a normal quarterly review process,” the statement said.

दिल्ली के लोगों को केजरीवाल जी द्वारा मिल रही फ्री, 24×7 बिजली को रोकने की हर साज़िश के ख़िलाफ़ हम लड़ने को तैयार है। pic.twitter.com/Lb9JfRZvaP

— Atishi (@AtishiAAP) June 23, 2023

On Monday, Delhi’s Power Minister Atishi said that rise in the prices of electricity will not impact the consumers who get free electricity up to 200 units. However, she added other consumers will have to pay about an 8% surcharge.

Further, she also targeted the Centre over rising coal prices. Taking it to Twitter, she mentioned, “We are ready to fight against every conspiracy to stop the free, 24×7 electricity that the people of Delhi are getting by Kejriwal ji.”