Gurgaon Electricity Bill Update: Residents Oppose Proposed Tariff Hike for 2026-27 Financial Year

Gurgaon residents are voicing their concerns against a possible increase in electricity rates for the 2026-27 financial year. During a recent public hearing, the United Gurugram RWAs (UGR) presented their objections to the state regulatory commission. While power companies claim the hike is necessary to manage losses, residents believe better management is the real solution rather than increasing the burden on consumers.

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Why is a tariff hike being considered by discoms?

The state power distribution companies, Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam (DHBVN) and Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam (UHBVN), submitted their revenue requirement petitions to the regulatory body. Although they project a surplus for the 2026-27 period, they are carrying a massive financial burden from previous years. The Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC) is currently reviewing these records to decide if a rate change is required.

• Companies reported a deficit of ₹4,484.71 crore from the 2024-25 fiscal year
• Earlier reports suggested a potential hike of 15 to 17 percent for consumers
• A final decision is expected to be announced before April 1, 2026
• The discoms cite the need to cover revenue gaps for operational stability

What are the demands of the Gurgaon residents?

The United Gurugram RWAs, which represents nearly 300 associations, argued that regular bill payers should not suffer for the inefficiencies of the discoms. They have requested the commission to look into the internal expenses and recovery processes of the companies before approving any price rise. This follows a previous hike of 20 to 40 paise per unit that was implemented in April 2025.