MEPCO Tariff Rates by Consumer Category
Understand the MEPCO electricity tariff structure for domestic, commercial, industrial and agricultural connections. This guide explains consumer categories, protected and non-protected slabs, fixed charges and common bill adjustments.
Last reviewed: August 2026. Tariffs can change with NEPRA notifications — cross-check the latest applicable rate against your bill and official notification.Which MEPCO tariff category applies to you?
MEPCO tariffs are grouped by how a connection is used and the applicable consumer classification.
Domestic (Protected)
Residential connections that meet the applicable protected-consumer criteria and qualify for the protected tariff structure.
Tariff A-1Domestic (Non-Protected)
Residential connections classified under the applicable non-protected rules and billed using the relevant higher slabs.
Tariff A-1Commercial
Shops, offices and qualifying businesses billed under the applicable commercial tariff category.
Tariff A-2Industrial
Factories and manufacturing units — tariff treatment can include peak/off-peak time-of-use rates.
Tariff B-1 / B-2 / B-3Agricultural (Tube-well)
Eligible agricultural and tube-well connections billed under the applicable agricultural tariff structure.
Tariff A-3Net Metering (Solar)
Solar consumers may have separate rules for imported and exported electricity under the applicable regulatory framework.
Solar PolicyDomestic Tariff (A-1)
Protected and non-protected classification depends on the applicable rules| Slab (Protected) | Rate / Unit (guide) | Slab (Non-Protected) | Rate / Unit (guide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 – 50 units | See latest bill | 1 – 100 units | See latest bill |
| 51 – 100 units | See latest bill | 101 – 200 units | See latest bill |
| 101 – 200 units | See latest bill | 201 – 300 units | See latest bill |
| — | — | 301 – 700 units | See latest bill |
| — | — | Above 700 units | See latest bill |
Commercial Tariff (A-2)
Shops, offices, clinics, small businesses| Connection Type | Variable Rate / Unit | Fixed Charge |
|---|---|---|
| Single Phase | See latest bill | See latest bill |
| Three Phase | See latest bill | See latest bill |
Industrial Tariff (B-1 / B-2 / B-3)
Factories & manufacturing — often Time-of-Use (ToU) metered| Category | Peak Rate / Unit | Off-Peak Rate / Unit | Fixed Charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| B-1 (Small Industrial) | See latest bill | See latest bill | See latest bill |
| B-2 (Medium Industrial) | See latest bill | See latest bill | See latest bill |
| B-3 (Bulk / Large Industrial) | See latest bill | See latest bill | See latest bill |
Agricultural Tariff (A-3)
Tube-wells & irrigation connections| Supply Type | Rate / Unit | Fixed Charge |
|---|---|---|
| Metered — Flat Rate | See latest bill | See latest bill |
| Metered — ToU (Peak/Off-Peak) | See latest bill | See latest bill |
Why exact rupee figures aren't hard-coded here: NEPRA tariff notifications and bill adjustments can change over time, and figures reported on different websites may become outdated. Rather than present a number that may no longer apply, this page explains the tariff structure and points you to your latest bill and official notification for the exact current rate.
Other charges on your MEPCO bill
Your total payable amount can include more than the per-unit tariff. These are some common bill components to understand.
Fuel Price Adjustment
A variable adjustment related to changes in fuel and generation costs; the amount can change between billing periods.
General Sales Tax
A tax applied according to the applicable government rules and billing treatment.
Electricity Duty
A duty that may be charged according to the applicable provincial and electricity-billing rules.
PTV Licence Fee
A separate fee that may appear on eligible domestic electricity bills under the applicable rules.
Maximum Demand Indicator
The recorded maximum demand used in applicable commercial and industrial demand-based billing arrangements.
Meter Rental Charge
A metering-related charge that can apply separately from electricity consumption charges.
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MEPCO tariff questions, answered
Find quick answers about tariff categories, bill calculation, adjustments and checking your latest electricity bill.
A protected consumer is a domestic connection that meets the applicable protected-consumer criteria. Protected consumers receive the protected tariff structure, while non-protected consumers are billed under the applicable non-protected slabs. Check your latest MEPCO bill to see the category applied to your connection.
The bill generally starts with the applicable tariff or slab rate multiplied by the billed units, then adds relevant fixed charges, taxes, duties and other adjustments. The final payable amount depends on the consumer category, meter type and the rules applicable to the billing period.
FPA means Fuel Price Adjustment. It is a variable adjustment related to changes in fuel and generation costs and may increase or decrease the amount payable for a billing period.
Fixed charges are charges that can apply separately from the units consumed. The applicable amount depends on the consumer category, connection characteristics and the tariff notification in force for the billing period.
The authoritative tariff information is issued through NEPRA and relevant government or distribution-company notifications. This page is an informational guide, so use the latest official notification and your MEPCO bill as the final reference for an exact applicable rate.
Yes. Electricity tariffs and bill adjustments can change when new notifications, tariff revisions or periodic adjustments take effect. This is why an older tariff table may not match the exact amount shown on a current bill.
The tariff category is based on the purpose and characteristics of the electricity connection. Domestic tariffs apply to residential consumers, commercial tariffs generally apply to shops and businesses, and industrial tariffs apply to manufacturing and other qualifying industrial connections.
You can use the MEPCO bill check page on Online MEPCO Bill to view your latest bill using the information required by the bill-check tool. Your actual bill remains the best reference for the final payable amount.
Helpful MEPCO tools and guides
Use these related pages to check your bill, estimate charges and understand your electricity connection.