Overview

• The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) approved Power Purchase Adjustment Cost (PPAC) surcharges for Q3 2024–25, raising electricity bills by 7–10% for May–June 2025.
• The approved PPAC rates are 7.25% for BRPL, 8.11% for BYPL, and 10.47% for TPDDL, increasing the overall surcharge from 13.33% to 19.22%.
• The PPAC allows discoms to recover rising fuel costs, including coal and gas, and is described by discoms as a statutory necessity to maintain liquidity.
• Political opposition, including Delhi Congress chief Devender Yadav, criticized the BJP government for adding financial burdens and emulating the policies of the previous AAP administration.
• Resident groups, such as the United Residents of Delhi, have challenged the legality of the DERC's approval process, citing insufficient stakeholder input during virtual hearings.