APDCL Set to Implement Tariff Hike, Residents of Assam to Face Increased Electricity Costs

In Short: Assam Power Distribution Company (APDCL) plans to increase monthly electricity tariffs in the state, with hikes ranging from 30 paise to 70 paise per unit. The proposed increase will impact both subsidised and non-subsidised consumers. This comes after a previous proposal to raise rates by Re 1 per unit in January. Affordability concerns arise as residents face the prospect of higher electricity costs.

Residents of Assam are bracing themselves for another price hike as the Assam Power Distribution Company (APDCL) announces plans to raise monthly electricity tariffs in the state. The proposed increase ranges from 30 paise to 70 paise per unit of electricity consumed.

Under the subsidised Jeevan Dhara scheme, consumers can expect a tariff hike of 30 paise per unit, while other consumers will face an increase of 70 paise. This comes after a similar price hike proposal in January, where APDCL sought to raise electricity rates by Re 1 per unit, pending a decision by the Electricity Regulatory Commission.

The upcoming tariff hike adds to the financial burden on residents, raising concerns about the affordability of electricity for households in Assam.