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J&K Power Tariff to Rise 6.83% Starting September 1
✍️ Daily Excelsior
🗓 22 Aug 2026, 02:02 PM
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The Jammu and Kashmir electricity board announced a 6.83% hike in power tariffs effective from September 1.
The Jammu and Kashmir Power Development Department issued a notice that residential and commercial electricity rates will increase by 6.83% beginning September 1, 2024. This adjustment follows the latest revision of the state's power purchase agreement and reflects rising procurement costs.
The increase will affect households, small businesses and industrial consumers across the union territory. The board said the revised tariff will be reflected in the next billing cycle after September, and consumers will receive updated bills accordingly.
Officials indicated that the hike is necessary to cover higher costs of power generation and transmission, especially after recent fluctuations in fuel prices and the need to fund infrastructure upgrades. They assured that the board will continue to monitor the situation and explore subsidies for vulnerable groups.
Consumer groups have expressed concerns about the impact on low‑income families, urging the government to consider targeted relief measures. The board has yet to announce any specific compensation scheme.
The increase will affect households, small businesses and industrial consumers across the union territory. The board said the revised tariff will be reflected in the next billing cycle after September, and consumers will receive updated bills accordingly.
Officials indicated that the hike is necessary to cover higher costs of power generation and transmission, especially after recent fluctuations in fuel prices and the need to fund infrastructure upgrades. They assured that the board will continue to monitor the situation and explore subsidies for vulnerable groups.
Consumer groups have expressed concerns about the impact on low‑income families, urging the government to consider targeted relief measures. The board has yet to announce any specific compensation scheme.