TSECL Keeps Power Tariff Unchanged for FY 2025–26, Average Cost of Electricity Supply Rises Slightly to Rs. 7.61 per kWh

By Our Correspondent

Agartala, November 17, 2025

The Tripura State Electricity Corporation Limited (TSECL) has announced the new electricity tariff order for the financial year 2025–26, introducing several key regulatory changes while keeping energy charges unchanged across all consumer categories. The move is expected to provide relief to domestic, commercial, and industrial consumers amid increasing operational and supply costs.

According to the tariff order, the Average Cost of Electricity Supply (ACoS) for FY 2025–26 has been approved at Rs. 7.61 per kWh, marking a marginal rise from the previous year’s Rs. 7.56 per kWh. TSECL stated that the revised ACoS reflects operational adjustments but will not burden consumers with higher energy rates this year.

A TSECL spokesperson highlighted major changes in the structure of fixed charges.

For single-phase domestic consumers, the previous slab-based fixed charges ranging from Rs. 25 to Rs. 65 per connection have now been replaced with a uniform fixed charge of Rs. 16 per kW per month, shifting towards a load-based system.

For single-phase commercial consumers, fixed charges have been revised from Rs. 35 to Rs. 75 per connection to Rs. 18 per kW per month, ensuring greater consistency and rationalisation.

The Kutir Jyoti (BPL) category has also been restructured. Under the new order, a nominal energy charge of Rs. 3 per unit has been introduced along with revised load and consumption limits. This aims to encourage responsible consumption while continuing to support low-income households.

Another major component of the tariff decision is the handling of past financial gaps. The commission has approved a total revenue gap of Rs. 400.2 crores for the truing up of FY 2023–24, including Rs. 297 crores as revenue shortfall and Rs. 103 crores as carrying cost up to FY 2025–26. However, this entire amount has been kept as a regulatory asset, as the current tariff order will remain effective for only five months—from November 2025. The commission clarified that the gap will be considered for adjustment in the tariff order for FY 2026–27.

With unchanged energy rates and a more predictable fixed-charge structure, TSECL aims to balance consumer welfare with the financial stability of the power sector as Tripura moves into the upcoming fiscal year.

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