Delhi electricity bills set to rise as DERC clears surcharge hike

The electricity bills in Delhi are set to rise as Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) allowed power distribution companies (discoms) to raise Fuel and Power Purchase Adjustment Surcharge (FPPAS). A household with load of 2 kilowatts and monthly consumption of 600 units in a BYPL area may see its electricity bill rise by around ₹170- from about ₹3,766 to ₹3,936.