Updated: July 2026
The FESCO per unit price 2026 for home users runs from about Rs 23.59 per unit in the lowest non-protected slab up to Rs 48.84 per unit in the highest slab, under NEPRA’s tariff rebasing that took effect in January 2026. Protected consumers who stay at or below 200 units a month pay much less, starting around Rs 3.95 per unit for the lifeline band. Your actual rate depends on how many units you use in the month and whether you are a protected or non-protected consumer. Always confirm the exact figure on your latest bill, since fuel and quarterly adjustments change the final amount.
This guide breaks down the current FESCO tariff 2026 slab by slab, shows you how to turn units into a rupee figure with a worked example, and lists the extra charges that push the total up. If you only want to see or download your bill, you can check your FESCO bill online on our main FESCO page instead. And when you are ready to clear the amount, our guide to FESCO bill payment online walks through every method.
FESCO supplies electricity across Faisalabad, Sargodha, Mianwali, Jhang, Bhakkar, Khushab and Toba Tek Singh. The unit rates below are the same NEPRA-notified rates used by most other distribution companies, so the slab structure will look familiar if you have lived in another region.
FESCO Electricity Rates 2026
Here are the current residential slab rates. The non-protected column applies to most homes. The protected column applies only if your six-month average stays at or below 200 units, with no AC registered on the meter and a sanctioned load under 5 kW.
| Monthly units used | Non-protected (Rs/unit) | Protected (Rs/unit) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 – 50 | 23.59 | 3.95 |
| 51 – 100 | 23.59 | 7.74 |
| 101 – 200 | 31.86 | 10.06 |
| 201 – 300 | 36.89 | not eligible |
| 301 – 400 | 39.93 | not eligible |
| 401 – 500 | 41.15 | not eligible |
| 501 – 600 | 42.40 | not eligible |
| 601 – 700 | 43.79 | not eligible |
| Above 700 | 48.84 | not eligible |
These rates reflect NEPRA’s rebasing notified for the 2026 period and effective from January 2026. The protected lifeline figures can vary slightly by notification, so treat the protected column as a guide and confirm the exact figure on your latest bill. The national average uniform tariff for January 2026 was set at about Rs 33.38 per unit, which is the blended figure across all slabs.
One important point about slabs: FESCO uses a “telescopic” method for most home users. That means the first 100 units are billed at the first-slab rate, the next 100 at the next rate, and so on. Crossing into a higher slab does not re-price all your units at the top rate.
How to Calculate Your FESCO Bill from Units
You do not need a fancy fesco bill calculator to get a close estimate. Follow these steps.
- Find your units for the month. This is “Units Consumed” on your bill, or the difference between the current and previous meter reading.
- Decide if you are protected or non-protected. If your six-month average is above 200 units, use the non-protected column.
- Split your units across the slabs. Apply each slab rate to the units that fall inside that band.
- Add the slab amounts together to get the base energy cost.
- Add the extra charges: fuel price adjustment (FPA), quarterly tariff adjustment, electricity duty, GST, the PTV fee and meter rent where it applies.
- Subtract any advance or add any arrears carried from last month.
Worked example: 300 units (non-protected)
This example is approximate and only meant to show the method. Your real bill will differ.
- First 100 units at Rs 23.59 = Rs 2,359
- Next 100 units (101–200) at Rs 31.86 = Rs 3,186
- Next 100 units (201–300) at Rs 36.89 = Rs 3,689
- Base energy cost = Rs 9,234
Now the rough extras on 300 units:
- FPA at around Rs 3.00 per unit x 300 = about Rs 900 (this changes every month)
- Electricity duty at roughly 1.5% of energy cost = about Rs 138
- GST at 18% on the taxable amount = about Rs 1,825
- PTV licence fee = Rs 35
Approximate total = around Rs 12,130. Treat this as a ballpark only. The FPA alone can swing the figure by a few hundred rupees, so check your bill for the real numbers.
Extra Charges on Your Bill
The unit rate is only the starting point. These line items sit on top and explain why the total is higher than units times rate.
- Fuel Price Adjustment (FPA): A monthly charge or refund that reflects the actual fuel cost of generating power two months earlier. It can be positive or, occasionally, negative.
- Quarterly Tariff Adjustment (QTA): Added every few months to recover capacity and other costs NEPRA approves. It appears as a per-unit charge for a set number of months.
- Electricity Duty: A small provincial charge, usually a little over 1% of your energy cost.
- GST (General Sales Tax): Charged at 18% on the taxable portion of the bill. This is often the single biggest add-on.
- PTV Licence Fee: A flat Rs 35 for most domestic connections.
- Meter Rent and Service Charges: A small fixed amount on some connections.
Taxes and adjustments are set by the government and NEPRA, not by FESCO, so they are the same across distribution companies. You can compare with our LESCO per unit price 2026 and MEPCO per unit price 2026 guides to see this.
Why Did My FESCO Bill Increase This Month?
If your usage was similar but the bill jumped, one of these is usually the reason.
The FPA moved up. Fuel prices change month to month. When generation costs rise, the FPA per unit rises too, and it applies to every unit you used.
You crossed a slab boundary. Going from 195 units to 205 units pushes some of your consumption into the next slab. For non-protected homes, the jump from the 101–200 band to the 201–300 band is a big one. Losing protected status is even bigger, because protected rates are a fraction of non-protected rates.
A quarterly adjustment kicked in. QTA charges appear for a few months at a time. When a new one starts, your per-unit cost rises even if your habits did not change.
Peak-hour use, if you have a TOU meter. Homes on a Time-of-Use meter pay more for units used in the evening peak. Heavy evening load shows up as a higher bill.
Before you worry, open your bill and compare this month’s units and FPA to last month’s. That single comparison answers most “bijli ka bill” shock questions. If you think the reading is wrong, note it and raise it with FESCO.
Peak and Off-Peak (TOU) Timings
Most FESCO home users are on a flat rate and pay the same price whatever the hour. But if you have a Time-of-Use (TOU) meter, the clock matters.
- Summer peak (April to October): 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
- Winter peak (November to March): 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
- Off-peak: all the remaining hours of the day
On the domestic TOU tariff for 2026, peak units cost roughly Rs 48.00 while off-peak units cost around Rs 41.68. Confirm the exact figures on your bill, as they update with each notification. If you are on TOU, shifting heavy appliances out of the evening window is the fastest saving you can make.
7 Ways to Lower Your FESCO Bill
Small habits add up over a full billing cycle. Here are practical moves for FESCO homes.
- Watch the slab boundary. If you are near 200 units and close to a protected threshold, trimming a few units late in the month can keep you in a cheaper band and protect your status.
- Shift heavy loads off-peak (TOU users). Run the washing machine, iron and water pump before 6 PM or after the peak window ends.
- Set the AC to 26°C. Every degree lower burns noticeably more units. 26°C stays comfortable and cuts the compressor’s run time.
- Service the AC and clean filters. A choked filter makes the unit work harder for the same cooling.
- Switch to LED and efficient fans. Lighting and old fans run for hours; efficient ones quietly shrink the monthly total.
- Unplug idle devices. Chargers, TVs on standby and set-top boxes draw power around the clock.
- Consider solar net metering. If your bills are large and consistent, a net-metered rooftop system can offset daytime units and, over time, pay for itself. Get a proper load assessment first.
Managing “bijli ki qeemat” is mostly about awareness. Once you know where your units go, cutting them gets easy. You can also check any bijli bill online on our home page if you manage more than one connection.
FAQs
What is the FESCO per unit rate today in 2026?
For non-protected home users the fesco unit rate today ranges from about Rs 23.59 per unit in the lowest slab to Rs 48.84 in the highest, effective from NEPRA’s January 2026 rebasing. Protected users pay far less. Check your bill for the exact slab that applies to you.
What is the difference between protected and non-protected consumers?
Protected consumers keep their six-month average at or below 200 units, have no AC on the meter and a sanctioned load under 5 kW. They get heavily subsidised rates. Everyone else is non-protected and pays the standard slab rates. Cross 200 units and you can lose protected status.
How much is 1 unit of electricity in FESCO?
The 1 unit bijli price depends on your slab and status. A non-protected home pays roughly Rs 23.59 for units in the first slab, while a protected home can pay as little as Rs 3.95 for lifeline units. Add FPA and taxes on top of the base rate.
Why is GST making my bill so high?
GST is charged at 18% on the taxable part of your bill, so it scales with everything else. When your energy cost and FPA rise, the GST amount rises with them. It is set by the government and is the same for all distribution companies.
Does FESCO charge different rates at night?
Only if you are on a Time-of-Use meter. TOU homes pay a higher peak rate in the evening (6 PM to 10 PM in summer) and a lower off-peak rate the rest of the day. Standard flat-rate meters charge the same price at any hour.
How can I estimate my bill before it arrives?
Take your units for the month, split them across the slabs in the table above, multiply each band by its rate, then add roughly 20–25% for FPA and taxes. It will not match to the rupee, but it gives you a close figure to plan around.