MEPCO Electricity Tariff Rates 2026

Official NEPRA-approved tariff slabs for residential, commercial, and industrial electricity consumers in MEPCO's South Punjab coverage area. Last updated: March 2026.

🏠 Residential — Protected Consumers

Protected status applies to households that consistently consume 200 units or fewer per month. NEPRA provides subsidised tariff rates for this category to protect low-income households.

Consumption SlabUnit Rate (Rs./kWh)Monthly Fixed Charge
0 – 50 UnitsRs. 5.00Rs. 75/month
(Single Phase)
51 – 100 UnitsRs. 7.77
101 – 200 UnitsRs. 14.00
Slabs apply progressively — you pay 5.00 for the first 50 units, 7.77 for units 51–100, and 14.00 for units 101–200.

🏢 Residential — Non-Protected Consumers

Consumers who use more than 200 units in any month fall into the non-protected category for that billing cycle. All units (from 1) are billed at the non-protected slab rates.

Consumption SlabUnit Rate (Rs./kWh)Fixed Charge
1 – 100 UnitsRs. 23.00Rs. 75/month
(Single Phase)

Rs. 150/month
(Three Phase)
101 – 200 UnitsRs. 28.50
201 – 300 UnitsRs. 36.00
301 – 400 UnitsRs. 42.00
401 – 700 UnitsRs. 45.00
Above 700 UnitsRs. 68.00

🏪 Commercial Consumers

CategoryUnit Rate (Rs./kWh)Fixed Charge
Commercial (below 5 kW, Normal)Rs. 38.82Rs. 175/month
Commercial (above 5 kW, Normal)Rs. 39.00Rs. 350/month
TOU — Peak Hours (6PM–10PM)Rs. 46.00Based on demand
TOU — Off-Peak HoursRs. 30.00

🏭 Industrial Consumers

CategoryPeak Rate (Rs./kWh)Off-Peak RateFixed Charge
B1 — Small IndustryRs. 21.19Rs. 13.41Rs. 350/month
B2 — Medium IndustryRs. 20.95Rs. 13.50Rs. 2,000/month
B3 — Large IndustryRs. 20.50Rs. 13.00Rs. 50,000/month
B4 — Extra Large IndustryRs. 20.00Rs. 12.80Rs. 500,000/month

💰 Additional Taxes & Levies

ChargeRateApplied On
GST (General Sales Tax)17%Energy + Fixed Charges
Electricity Duty1.5%Energy + Fixed Charges
NJ Surcharge10%Energy + Fixed Charges
TV License FeeRs. 35/monthAll residential consumers
Fuel Price Adjustment (FPA)Variable (monthly)Per unit consumed
FPA (Fuel Price Adjustment) is determined monthly by NEPRA based on the fuel mix used for electricity generation. It can be positive or negative and significantly impacts final bills.
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MEPCO 2026 Tariff Slab Visual
📅 Effective: These tariffs are approved by NEPRA for FY 2024–25. For quarterly adjustments, check the NEPRA official website.

About This Guide

Verified March 2026
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MEPCOBILL.PK Editorial Team
Consumer Utility Researchers, South Punjab

Our team of consumer utility researchers based in Multan has been monitoring MEPCO billing systems, NEPRA tariff changes, and consumer rights since 2023. All information on this site is cross-checked against official MEPCO, PITC, and NEPRA sources before publication.

📌 Transparency Notice: MEPCOBILL.PK is an independent, unofficial service. We are not affiliated with MEPCO, PITC, or the Government of Pakistan. The tariff rates listed here are sourced directly from NEPRA decrees but are for estimation purposes only. Always rely on your official printed bill for exact charges.