Updated: July 2026
As of July 2026, the TESCO per unit price for homes ranges from Rs 10.54 to about Rs 42.50, depending on your slab. Protected consumers pay Rs 10.54 per unit for the first 100 units and Rs 13.01 for units 101 to 200. Non-protected consumers pay Rs 33.10 per unit for 201 to 300 units, rising to around Rs 42.50 above 500 units. These base rates took effect on 1 July 2025 under NEPRA’s tariff rebasing for FY 2025-26 and still apply to TESCO bills in July 2026, with a fuel price adjustment added on top each month.
Your exact rate depends on how many units your meter recorded, so start there. You can check your TESCO bill online in under a minute with your 14-digit reference number, and the bill shows your units, slab, and every extra charge.
This guide covers the full TESCO tariff 2026 slab table, a worked bill example, and the reasons bills jump from one month to the next. Once you know your amount, you can also handle TESCO bill payment online from your phone.
TESCO Electricity Rates 2026
TESCO serves the merged tribal districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and it follows the uniform national tariff that NEPRA sets for all distribution companies. So the TESCO unit rate today is the same base rate you would see on a PESCO or IESCO bill.
Here are the domestic (residential) slab rates, effective 1 July 2025 under NEPRA’s FY 2025-26 rebasing decision and still in force as of July 2026:
| Slab (units per month) | Protected (Rs/unit) | Non-Protected (Rs/unit) |
|---|---|---|
| Lifeline, up to 50 units | 3.95 | — |
| 1–100 | 10.54 | ~22–23 (confirm on your bill) |
| 101–200 | 13.01 | ~28–29 (confirm on your bill) |
| 201–300 | — | 33.10 |
| 301–400 | — | 37.99 |
| 401–500 | — | 40.22 |
| Above 500 | — | 42.50 (some guides list up to 47.69 for very high use) |
A few notes on this table. Protected status generally applies if your home has stayed at or under 200 units per month over the past six months, with no big sanctioned load. Cross 200 units even once and you move to the non-protected rates, which are two to three times higher.
The first two non-protected slabs are shown as a range because NEPRA’s FY 2026-27 rebasing decision is due around this time of year, and figures can shift. Always confirm the exact figure on your latest bill. The 1 unit bijli price printed there is the one you actually pay.
If people ask you about bijli ki qeemat in the tribal districts, the short answer is this: cheap up to 200 units if you hold protected status, and expensive after that.
How to Calculate Your TESCO Bill from Units
You do not need a fancy TESCO bill calculator to get a close estimate. Follow these steps:
- Note your units for the month from your meter or your bill.
- Split the units across the slabs in the table above. Each block of units is charged at its own rate.
- Multiply each block by its rate and add the results. This is your energy charge.
- Add the month’s fuel price adjustment (FPA) and any quarterly adjustment shown on your bill.
- Add electricity duty (a small percentage), then 18% GST, then the PTV fee and meter rent if they apply to you.
Worked example: 300 units (approximate)
Say a non-protected home used 300 units in July 2026. All figures below are approximate, so treat this as a guide, not an exact bill.
- First 100 units at about Rs 22.50 = Rs 2,250
- Next 100 units at about Rs 29.00 = Rs 2,900
- Last 100 units at Rs 33.10 = Rs 3,310
- Energy charge: about Rs 8,460
- FPA on 300 units (a small per-unit charge that changes every month; here roughly Rs 100 — check the figure on your own bill): about Rs 100
- Electricity duty at roughly 1.5%: about Rs 128
- GST at 18%: about Rs 1,560
- PTV fee: Rs 35
That lands near Rs 10,300 in total. Your real bill may differ because of fixed charges, quarterly adjustments, and arrears, so confirm the exact figures on your latest bill.
Extra Charges on Your Bill
The per-unit rate is only part of your bijli ka bill. These add-ons sit on top:
Fuel Price Adjustment (FPA). NEPRA reviews actual fuel costs every month and passes the difference to consumers about two months later, so a July 2026 bill roughly reflects May 2026 fuel costs. The per-unit figure changes every month and can even be negative, so read the exact FPA line on your latest bill rather than assuming a fixed number. Lifeline and prepaid consumers are exempt from this charge.
Quarterly Tariff Adjustment (QTA). A per-unit charge or credit that NEPRA applies every three months to settle capacity costs. It appears as its own line on the bill.
Electricity duty. A provincial tax, usually around 1 to 1.5% of the energy charge.
GST. The federal sales tax at 18%, applied on the bill amount including duty and adjustments.
PTV fee. A flat TV licence fee, usually Rs 35 for domestic connections.
Meter rent and fixed charges. Small monthly amounts that depend on your connection type and sanctioned load. Fixed charges have grown in recent years, so check this line on your bill.
Why Did My TESCO Bill Increase This Month?
Bills rarely jump because the base tariff changed. It usually comes from one of these:
FPA swings. The fuel adjustment changes every month. A hot month with costly furnace-oil generation can add a noticeable per-unit charge two months later.
A slab jump. This is the big one. Go from 200 to 220 units and you can lose protected status, which reprices your units at far higher rates. A few extra units can add thousands of rupees.
Peak-hour usage. If you are on a time-of-use meter, running heavy appliances in the evening peak window costs much more per unit.
Seasonal load. Fans, coolers, and ACs push summer units up fast. More units also means more GST and duty, since those are percentages.
If the increase still looks wrong, check your TESCO bill online and compare the units and meter reading against your actual meter.
TESCO Peak and Off-Peak Hours (TOU)
Time-of-use (TOU) billing applies to consumers with a sanctioned load above 5 kW, including many commercial and larger domestic connections in TESCO’s area. A TOU meter records peak and off-peak units separately.
Peak hours are typically a four-hour evening window, around 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm in summer and 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm in winter. Your bill prints the exact window, so check the timings there.
The gap matters. Current guides put peak units at roughly Rs 35 to 40 or more, while off-peak units cost well below that. NEPRA sets the exact TOU rates in its tariff schedule, so confirm the figures on your latest bill. If you have a TOU meter, shifting your water pump and washing machine outside the peak window is the easiest saving available.
7 Ways to Lower Your TESCO Bill
- Stay under 200 units if you can. Protected status keeps your rate near Rs 10 to 13 per unit. Track usage mid-month so you do not cross the line by accident.
- Watch slab boundaries. Even for non-protected homes, 301 units costs more per unit than 300. A small cut in usage near month-end can drop you a slab.
- Run heavy loads off-peak. On a TOU meter, move the motor, iron, and washing machine outside the evening peak window.
- Set the AC to 26°C. Every degree cooler adds roughly 5 to 6% to the AC’s consumption. 26°C with a fan feels fine and burns far fewer units.
- Switch to LED bulbs and inverter appliances. An inverter AC or fridge can cut that appliance’s usage by a third or more.
- Kill standby loads. TVs, chargers, and dish receivers sip power all day. Switch them off at the plug.
- Look into solar net metering. If you own your roof, net metering lets you export daytime solar units and offset your bill; TESCO connections follow the same NEPRA net-metering rules as other DISCOs.
FAQs
What is the TESCO per unit price in 2026?
For homes, it runs from Rs 10.54 per unit (protected, first 100 units) up to about Rs 42.50 above 500 units, under the NEPRA tariff effective 1 July 2025 and still applied in July 2026. A monthly fuel price adjustment sits on top. Your bill shows the exact rate for your slab.
What is the 1 unit bijli price for protected consumers?
Protected consumers pay Rs 10.54 per unit for the first 100 units and Rs 13.01 per unit for units 101 to 200, effective since 1 July 2025. Lifeline users under 50 units pay Rs 3.95 per unit. These are base rates before FPA, duty, and GST.
How do I keep protected consumer status?
Keep your monthly usage at or under 200 units, month after month. The status generally depends on your last six months of usage, so one heavy month can cost you the protection for a long stretch. Reducing usage in peak summer is the key.
Why is FPA added to my TESCO bill?
FPA (fuel price adjustment) covers the gap between the fuel cost assumed in the tariff and the real fuel cost of generation. NEPRA approves it monthly and it usually lands about two months later, so a July 2026 bill reflects roughly May 2026 fuel costs. The exact per-unit figure changes every month and can even be negative, which reduces your bill, so confirm it on your latest bill.
Does TESCO have peak-hour charges?
Only if you are on a time-of-use meter, which usually means a sanctioned load above 5 kW. Peak hours fall in the evening, roughly 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm in summer. Regular single-rate domestic meters charge the same rate at any hour.
Where can I check my TESCO units and bill amount?
Use your 14-digit reference number to check any bijli bill online, including TESCO. You will see your units, slab rates, FPA, taxes, and due date, and you can download a duplicate bill for free.