No Power Tariffs Hike for Consumers in Odisha 

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission (OERC) on Monday announced there would be no change in power tariffs for the consumers for the2025-26 financial year.

It is for the fourth consecutive year that the power tariffs remain unchanged in Odisha.

The OERC has also decided to waive off the charges of smart metres, which is monthly Rs 60, with a connected load of up to 2 kilowatts. The move will benefit over 80 lakh consumers across the state.

The consumers with pre-paid meters and those paying electricity bills through digital payment modes will continue to get a 4 per cent rebate on the amount.

Currently, the domestic consumers are charged Rs 3 per unit for the first 50 units, Rs 4.80 per unit for consumption above 50 units up to 200 units, Rs 5.80 from 200 to 400 units and Rs 6.20 above 400 units.