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Jammu & Kashmir Electricity Tariff Rises 6.83% from Sept 1, New Rates Released
✍️ Greater Kashmir
🗓 22 Aug 2026, 09:38 PM
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Effective September 1, the Jammu & Kashmir Power Development Department announced a 6.83% increase in residential electricity tariffs, publishing the revised per‑unit rates.
The Jammu & Kashmir Power Development Department has issued a notice that residential electricity tariffs will rise by 6.83% starting September 1. The increase applies to all consumer categories, with the department releasing a detailed schedule of the revised per‑unit charges for households, commercial users and industrial consumers.
According to the department, the hike reflects higher fuel procurement costs and the need to fund ongoing infrastructure upgrades across the state’s power network. Officials said the adjustment is essential to maintain reliable supply and to meet the financial obligations of the state electricity board.
Consumers have been advised to review the new tariff tables, which are available on the department’s website and at local power office counters. The department also urged users to adopt energy‑saving practices to mitigate the impact of higher bills.
The announcement comes amid broader efforts by the state government to stabilize the power sector and reduce deficits, while ensuring that electricity remains affordable for vulnerable households through targeted subsidies.
According to the department, the hike reflects higher fuel procurement costs and the need to fund ongoing infrastructure upgrades across the state’s power network. Officials said the adjustment is essential to maintain reliable supply and to meet the financial obligations of the state electricity board.
Consumers have been advised to review the new tariff tables, which are available on the department’s website and at local power office counters. The department also urged users to adopt energy‑saving practices to mitigate the impact of higher bills.
The announcement comes amid broader efforts by the state government to stabilize the power sector and reduce deficits, while ensuring that electricity remains affordable for vulnerable households through targeted subsidies.