LESCO’s residential base tariffs feature progressive slabs where rates rise with consumption, distinguishing protected (up to 200 units/month average) from unprotected consumers. Recent NEPRA notifications, including S.R.O. No. 46(I)/2026 on January 13, confirm uniform adjustments but maintain core slab structure amid quarterly and fuel variations. Commercial and industrial tariffs include fixed charges and Time of Use (ToU) options related to LESCO consumers for loads over 5kW.
Residential Slabs (A1 Tariff)
Protected consumers (average ≤200 units over 3 months) pay lower “uniform” rates; unprotected consumers face higher applicable charges. Slabs apply progressively.
| Slab (Units) | Uniform Rate (Rs/kWh) | Protected Applicable (Rs/kWh) | Unprotected Applicable (Rs/kWh) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 50 (Lifeline) | 4.00 | 3.95 | – |
| 51-100 | 14.59 | 7.74 | 9.42 |
| 101-200 | 16.41 | 10.06 | 11.74 |
| 201-300 | 17.53 | 13.83 | 13.83 |
| 301-400 | 19.07 | 21.23 | 21.23 |
| 401+ (up to 700) | 19.07-20.61 | 21.23-24.33 | 21.23-24.33 |
For loads ≥5kW: ToU Peak Rs24.33, Off-Peak Rs18.01.
Commercial and General Services (A2/A3)
Fixed charges apply; higher for ToU.
| Category | Fixed (Rs/kW/month) | Uniform Rate (Rs/kWh) | Applicable (Rs/kWh) |
|---|---|---|---|
| <5kW Commercial | 440 | 19.56 | 21.34 |
| ≥5kW Commercial (ToU Peak) | 440 | 21.02 | 24.94 |
| General Services | – | 17.05 | 20.90 |
Minimum bills: Rs600 (<5kW), Rs2000 (≥5kW).
Industrial and Agricultural (B/D Tariffs)
ToU dominant for larger loads.
| Category | Fixed (Rs/kW/month) | Peak (Rs/kWh) | Off-Peak (Rs/kWh) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial ≤25kW | – | 21.19 | 13.41 |
| Agri Tube Well <5kW | – | – | 8.69 |
| Agri ≥5kW (Peak) | 200 | 21.44 | 8.69 |
Minimum Rs2000 for agricultural.
Key Updates and Notes
NEPRA’s December 31, 2025, decision and January 2026 S.R.O.s incorporate prior adjustments into slabs, with FPA separate. Consumers benefit from one prior slab; ToU is mandatory for certain loads. Check LESCO bills or NEPRA for slab status; tools like bill calculators use these rates, excluding taxes/FPA.
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