🏛️ Delhi Electricity Tariff 2026 – Quick Overview
If you live in Delhi and find yourself staring at your electricity bill wondering how ₹300 became ₹900 in just two months, you are not alone. Delhi's electricity pricing structure confuses millions of consumers every year — and the confusion is understandable. The city has three separate distribution companies, a government subsidy that applies only under certain conditions, and a telescopic slab system where the rate you pay changes at every consumption tier.
The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) sets the official tariff every year through a formal tariff order. For 2026, the per-unit electricity rate for domestic consumers in Delhi ranges from ₹3.00 to ₹8.00 per kWh, depending on how many units you consume in a billing cycle. Three distribution companies — BSES Rajdhani Power Limited (BRPL), BSES Yamuna Power Limited (BYPL), and Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited (TPDDL) — distribute electricity across different parts of Delhi, all following the same DERC-approved tariff structure.
⚡ Three DISCOMs, One Tariff Structure
Before diving into the slab rates, it helps to know which company supplies your electricity. Delhi is divided into distribution zones, and your DISCOM depends entirely on where your property is located.
📊 Delhi Electricity Tariff Slabs 2026
Delhi uses a telescopic slab billing system. Each consumption tier is charged at its own individual rate — not a flat rate on your total units. A consumer using 250 units pays ₹3.00 on the first 200 units and ₹4.50 on only the next 50 units.
Delhi Domestic Tariff Slabs 2026 (LT-1 Category)
DERC Approved| Monthly Consumption | Rate/Unit (kWh) | Subsidy | Slab |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 – 200 units | ₹3.00 | ✅ Subsidy | Subsidised |
| 201 – 400 units | ₹4.50 | ⚠️ Partial | Mid Use |
| 401 – 800 units | ₹6.50 | ❌ None | High Use |
| Above 800 units | ₹8.00 | ❌ None | Peak Use |
💰 Delhi Electricity Subsidy 2026 – Complete Rules
🏛️ Delhi Subsidy Scheme 2026 – How Much You Save
To receive the subsidy, consumers must opt in through their DISCOM's portal — it is a one-time process. Once registered, the subsidy credit is automatically applied on your monthly bill. Check your last electricity bill for a line item labelled "Government Subsidy" or "Subsidy Credit" to confirm you are receiving it.
📋 Your Delhi Electricity Bill – All Charges Explained
Energy Charges
Core per-unit cost based on telescopic slabs — ₹3.00 to ₹8.00/kWh. Changes most month-to-month based on consumption.
Fixed Charges
Flat monthly fee based on sanctioned load (kW). A 2kW domestic connection pays ~₹125/month regardless of units consumed.
Meter Rent
Small monthly fee for the installed meter — typically ₹10–₹30 per month for domestic consumers.
Electricity Duty
Tax levied by Delhi government — approximately 5–8% of energy charges for domestic consumers.
FAC – Fuel Adjustment Charge
Quarterly variable surcharge based on fuel price changes — typically ₹0.50–₹1.50/unit. Changes every quarter per DERC orders.
Government Subsidy
Deduction applied against gross bill for eligible consumers. Appears as negative "Subsidy Credit" if opted in and qualifying.
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Enter your monthly units — energy charges, fixed charges, duty, FAC & subsidy all applied automatically with 2026 DERC rates.
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Commercial or LT-2 connections are priced higher with no government subsidy. Below are the DERC 2026 commercial tariff slabs.
Delhi Commercial Tariff 2026 (LT-2)
No Subsidy| Monthly Consumption | Rate/Unit (kWh) | Fixed Charges |
|---|---|---|
| 0 – 500 units | ₹5.50 | ₹250/month (2kW) |
| 501 – 1000 units | ₹6.50 | ₹250/month |
| Above 1000 units | ₹7.50 | ₹250/month |
📍 Delhi vs Other States – Rate Comparison 2026
Electricity Rate Comparison – Indian States 2026
Domestic LT-1| State / UT | DISCOM | Rate Range | vs Delhi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🏛️ Delhi | BSES / Tata Power | ₹3.00 – ₹8.00 | Base |
| 🕌 Uttar Pradesh | UPPCL / PVVNL | ₹3.35 – ₹7.95 | Similar |
| ⚡ Bihar | NBPDCL / SBPDCL | ₹0.00 – ₹5.52 | Cheaper |
| 🌴 Maharashtra | MSEDCL | ₹3.44 – ₹11.82 | Costlier |
| 🏜 Rajasthan | JVVNL / AVVNL | ₹2.00 – ₹7.00 | Cheaper <150U |
| 🌿 Karnataka | BESCOM | ₹4.15 – ₹9.15 | Costlier |
⛽ What Is FAC and How Does It Affect Your Delhi Bill?
Fuel Adjustment Charges (FAC) are a mechanism allowing distribution companies to pass on fluctuating fuel costs to consumers. When coal, natural gas, or other generation fuel costs rise beyond a benchmark, DERC allows DISCOMs to charge a supplementary per-unit rate for that quarter.
In practical terms, the FAC on your Delhi electricity bill adds between ₹0.50 and ₹1.50 per unit during most quarters in 2026. It is recalculated every quarter and can sometimes be negative — meaning it is actually deducted from your bill — when fuel costs fall significantly.
🧮 Delhi Bill Calculation Example – 300 Units, July 2026
📋 Sample Bill: 300 Units – BSES Rajdhani – July 2026
💡 7 Ways to Reduce Your Delhi Electricity Bill in 2026
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Delhi electricity rate per unit in 2026 for domestic consumers ranges from ₹3.00/kWh (first 200 units) to ₹8.00/kWh (above 800 units). Delhi follows telescopic billing where each tier is billed at its own rate — not a flat rate on total consumption. BSES Rajdhani, BSES Yamuna and Tata Power all follow the same DERC 2026 tariff.
Delhi mein bijli ka unit rate 2026 mein ₹3.00 se ₹8.00 per kWh hai. Pehle 200 units ₹3.00/unit, 201–400 units ₹4.50/unit, 401–800 units ₹6.50/unit, aur 800 se upar ₹8.00/unit. 200 units tak use karne wale consumers ko Delhi sarkar ki ₹200 subsidy bhi milti hai.
BSES Rajdhani (BRPL) serves South & West Delhi (Dwarka, Janakpuri, Saket, Vasant Kunj). BSES Yamuna (BYPL) covers East & Central Delhi (Shahdara, Karol Bagh, Chandni Chowk). Tata Power (TPDDL) serves North & North-West Delhi (Rohini, Pitampura, Civil Lines). Check any past bill or your DISCOM's website to confirm.
Not fully free. Delhi provides a ₹200 subsidy credit for consumers using up to 200 units. Energy charges for 200 units = ₹600. After the ₹200 subsidy credit, energy charges become ₹400. But fixed charges, meter rent, electricity duty, and FAC still apply — so total net bill is typically ₹400–₹600 depending on your connection load and FAC rate that quarter.
The Fuel Adjustment Charge (FAC) is a quarterly variable surcharge notified by DERC. In 2026, the FAC has ranged between ₹0.50 and ₹1.50 per unit. The exact FAC for your billing month appears as a separate line item on your electricity bill. You can also check the current quarter's FAC on the DERC website (derc.gov.in) or your DISCOM's tariff page.
For 350 units: (200 × ₹3.00) + (150 × ₹4.50) = ₹600 + ₹675 = ₹1,275 energy. Add fixed charges ₹125, meter rent ₹20, electricity duty ~₹77 (6% of ₹1,275), FAC ₹350 (₹1 × 350). Gross = ₹1,847. Minus ₹100 subsidy credit (201–400U tier). Net ≈ ₹1,747. Use the free Delhi calculator for instant accurate results.
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