Lucknow, Jul 2 (PTI) The electricity tariffs will remain unchanged across all consumer categories for the seventh consecutive year in 2026-27, Uttar Pradesh Energy Minister A K Sharma said on Thursday.

In a statement, Sharma said the tariff order for 2026-27 issued by the Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission reflected the state government's pro-consumer approach and would benefit domestic consumers, farmers and other electricity users.

He said the state government has increased the electricity tariff subsidy to Rs 20,400 crore for 2026-27 from Rs 17,100 crore in the previous financial year. The subsidy will benefit lifeline consumers, rural and urban poor families, private tube well operators and rural metered consumers, he said.

Sharma said the regulator had identified a regulatory gap of around Rs 2,580 crore for 2026-27 but did not recommend a tariff hike, citing regulatory surplus and improved financial management by the Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited and state power distribution companies.

The minister said the tariff order also retained the existing green energy additional tariff and introduced provisions for battery swapping stations and Battery as a Service (BAAS) providers. Electricity supplied to EV charging stations during solar hours between 9 am and 4 pm will attract a 20 per cent lower tariff to encourage electric mobility and cleaner energy adoption, he added.

Highlighting developments in the power sector, Sharma said Uttar Pradesh had successfully met record electricity demand, expanded transmission and distribution infrastructure, reduced aggregate technical and commercial (AT&C) losses and improved consumer services through reforms.

He attributed the decision to keep tariffs unchanged to the power sector reforms initiated under Prime Minister Narendra Modi and implemented in the state under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, saying the government remained committed to ensuring affordable and reliable electricity while promoting green energy and strengthening the state's power infrastructure. PTI CDN MR

Electricity tariffs remain unchanged in Uttar Pradesh as subsidy support grows and EV charging gets lower solar-hour rates. Electricity tariffs in Uttar Pradesh are to remain unchanged across consumer categories for the seventh consecutive year for 2026-27, with a higher tariff subsidy supporting lifeline consumers, rural and urban poor families, private tube well operators and rural metered consumers. Although a regulatory gap was identified, no tariff hike was recommended in view of regulatory surplus and improved financial management. The tariff order also retains the green energy additional tariff and introduces provisions for battery swapping stations, Battery as a Service providers and a lower tariff for EV charging stations during solar hours.