Inflation hits the people of Uttar Pradesh, electricity bill will increase by 10% from June

Lucknow: Another big news has come out for the people facing the brunt of inflation in Uttar Pradesh. Let us tell you, after the increase in the prices of things like milk, petrol, diesel and CNG, now the effect of inflation is going to be seen on the electricity bill also. There is news that electricity bills will become expensive in the state from next month, due to which the monthly budget of the people of Uttar Pradesh may be shaken.

Additional charges will be imposed on the bill

Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) has decided to impose additional charges on the electricity bill. According to the order issued, about 10 percent additional bill will be taken from consumers as fuel surcharge. This increased charge will be included in the electricity bill for the month of June. That means consumers will have to pay additional charges along with their regular bill.

Why should electricity bills increase?

The electricity department says that the cost of power production and purchase is continuously increasing. Fuel surcharge has been implemented to compensate for this additional expense. According to officials, this step has been taken with the aim of keeping the power distribution system economically balanced. This decision will impact domestic consumers as well as commercial and industrial category consumers. In such a situation, every section of electricity user will have to pay more than before.

Complaints surfaced regarding electricity supply

Let us tell you, this increase in electricity rates has been done at a time when complaints are continuously being received regarding electricity supply in many districts of the state. Let us tell you, in the complaint, the problem of power cuts and irregular supply of electricity in many areas has been mentioned, which is a big problem during the summer season. In such a situation, consumers say that when they are not getting uninterrupted electricity then why are additional charges being taken. This may increase their problems further, which will impact their budget. Now it has to be seen whether the department finds some solution to these problems of consumers or not.