Assam Electricity Bills May Rise from November as AERC Allows ₹155.59 Crore Surcharge Recovery

# Assam Electricity Bills May Rise from November as AERC Allows ₹155.59 Crore Surcharge Recovery **Guwahati, November 2, 2026:** Electricity consumers across Assam may see an increase in their monthly power bills from November after the Assam Electricity Regulatory Commission (AERC) permitted the Assam Power Distribution Company Limited (APDCL) to recover approximately ₹155.59 crore in accumulated power purchase surcharge. The surcharge relates to the period between April and August 2026. According to the regulatory order, the recovery can be carried out in a staggered manner from November 2026 to March 2027. APDCL had requested permission to recover the accumulated amount after flood-related disruptions delayed the collection of certain charges. The company said variations in electricity purchase and transmission costs contributed to the accumulated amount. However, AERC did not approve APDCL's proposed monthly recovery schedule or its suggested surcharge rates. Instead, the commission gave the company flexibility to decide how the amount would be collected over the five-month period. The commission has directed APDCL to consider the financial impact on consumers and clearly show the accumulated surcharge separately from regular monthly power adjustment charges. APDCL must also maintain month-wise records of the surcharge collected and submit billing details and supporting calculations to the commission for scrutiny. The development may affect household electricity expenses in Assam over the coming months. The actual impact on individual bills will depend on the surcharge determined by APDCL.