<h1>State electricity commission approves 1.89% average power tariff hike effective July 1 affecting 60 lakh consumers</h1> The state electricity regulatory commission implemented a 1.89% average power tariff increase across all consumer categories, effective from July 1. Domestic consumers face increases of 10-20 paise per unit, affecting approximately 60 lakh consumers. Agricultural pump rates rose by 50 paise per unit, though the state government covers these costs. Non-domestic consumers see a 25 paise per unit increase. The commission introduced a 10% rebate for mobile towers in extremism-affected areas and maintained various discounts for hospitals, tribal areas, and women's self-help groups. Officials termed the hike 'nominal,' while the opposition party criticized it as an 'atrocity,' claiming cumulative increases of 19.31% over eighteen months burden residents with rising electricity bills.