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J&K Power Tariff Hiked by 6.83% from September 1, 2026

The Jammu & Kashmir power tariff has been increased by 6.83%, with the revised electricity rates coming into effect from September 1, 2026, as per the JERC Tariff Order 2026–27.

Domestic Consumers

The revised electricity rates for domestic consumers are:

• Up to 200 units: ₹2.45 per unit, up from ₹2.30
• 201–400 units: ₹4.20 per unit, up from ₹4.00
• Above 400 units: ₹4.60 per unit, up from ₹4.35

The fixed charge has also been increased from ₹8 to ₹10 per kW per month.

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BPL Consumers

For BPL consumers:

• Up to 30 units: ₹1.40 per unit

The tariff for this category has not been increased.

Commercial Consumers

The revised tariff for commercial consumers is:

• Up to 200 units: ₹3.75 per unit
• Above 200 units: ₹5.70 per unit
• 3-Phase supply: ₹6.15 per kVAh

Agriculture Consumers

For agricultural connections up to 20 HP, the revised electricity tariff is:

₹1.05 per unit

Effective Date

The revised electricity tariff will come into effect from September 1, 2026, under the JERC Tariff Order 2026–27.

Consumers are expected to see the revised rates reflected in their electricity bills from the September 2026 billing cycle.