The Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) has largely carried forward the existing retail electricity tariff structure for the financial year (FY) 2026–27, while revising key surcharge components and open access charges.

Domestic Consumers

The Commission has retained energy charges at ₹4.75 (~$0.0514)/kWh for consumption up to 50 units for BPL, Astha Card holders, and small domestic consumers, with a fixed charge of ₹150 (~$1.619)/connection/month.

For general domestic consumers, energy charges remain ₹4.75 (~$0.0512)/kWh for the first 50 units and ₹6 (~$0.065)/kWh for consumption between 50 and 150 units.

Consumption between 150 and 300 units is charged at ₹7 (~$0.0761)/kWh with a fixed charge of ₹300 (~$3.238)/month, while higher slabs up to 500 units continue at ₹7 (~$0.0761)/kWh with a ₹500 (~$5.395) fixed charge.

For consumption above 500 units, the energy charge is ₹7.50 (~$0.081)/kWh with a fixed charge of ₹800 (~$8.633)/month.

High-tension domestic consumers continue to be billed at around ₹6.50 (~$0.070)/kWh, with a fixed charge of about ₹300 (~$3.238)/kVA/month.

Commercial Consumers

High-tension commercial consumers continue to be billed at ₹8.5 (~$0.0914)/kWh, with fixed charges of about ₹320 (~$3.441)/kVA/month.

Low-tension commercial consumers remain under subtype- and consumption-based schedules, with energy charges typically ranging from ₹7 (~$0.0765)/kWh to ₹8.50 (~$0.0914)/kWh depending on consumption levels and connected load.

Industrial Consumers

Large industrial consumers under HT-5 continue at ₹6.50 (~$0.0703)/kWh, with fixed charges of ₹380 (~$4.101)/ kVA/month.

Medium industrial consumers under the LT-6 and HT-3 categories continue at ₹6.50 (~$0.0702)/kWh, with fixed charges linked to connected load or billing demand. After applicable rebates, the minimum effective energy charge for HT-3 consumers remains ₹6 (~$0.0651)/kWh.

Small industrial consumers continue at ₹6 (~$0.065)/kWh.

Open Access Charges

The cross-subsidy surcharge has been fixed at ₹1.48 (~$0.0159)/kWh across all categories and voltage levels.

The Commission also approved an additional surcharge of ₹0.50 (~$0.0054)/kWh to compensate distribution companies (DISCOMs) for stranded fixed costs arising from consumer migration to open access.

A base fuel and power purchase adjustment surcharge of ₹0.14 (~$0.0021)/kWh has been allowed. In addition, a regulatory surcharge of ₹0.56 (~$0.0063)/kWh applies to domestic consumers consuming up to 100 units/month and ₹0.86 (~$0.0091)/kWh for other categories.

Consumers opting for green power will pay an additional ₹0.05 (~$0.0010)/kWh over the applicable tariff. Wheeling charges vary by voltage level, set at ₹1.93 (~$0.0218)/kWh at low tension, ₹0.69 (~$0.0074)/kWh at 11 kV, ₹0.09 (~$0.0010)/kWh at 33 kV, and ₹0.01 (~$0.0001)/kWh at 132 kV and above.

The Commission has retained voltage rebate provisions, offering rebates of 3% at 33 kV, 4% at 132 kV, and 5% at 220 kV for consumers availing supply at higher voltage levels.

In addition, provisions for dual-source supply have been retained, under which all high-tension and extra-high-tension consumers availing simultaneous or standby dual supply will be required to pay double the applicable fixed charges for their category.

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