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**Summary:**
The Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) will impose a fuel surcharge on electricity consumers in June 2025 to recover additional costs incurred in April 2025. Consumers with monthly billing will be charged 5 paise per unit, while those with bi-monthly billing will be charged 7 paise per unit. Certain domestic consumers and green tariff consumers are exempted from the surcharge.
**News Article:**
**Kerala Electricity Board Announces Fuel Surcharge for June**
**THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, May 28, 2025** – The Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) announced today that it will levy a fuel surcharge on electricity bills in June to recoup ₹12.39 crore spent on increased power purchases during April.
The surcharge will be 5 paise per unit for consumers with monthly billing cycles and 7 paise per unit for those on bi-monthly billing.
In a statement released today, the KSEB specified exemptions for domestic consumers with a connected load of 1000 watts or less and monthly consumption of 40 units or less, as well as consumers on green tariffs.
The decision comes as the KSEB seeks to address rising fuel costs and maintain a stable power supply throughout the state. The surcharge is expected to be temporary, pending further assessment of fuel prices. The KSEB has confirmed that consumers can find more information, and leave feedback, on The Hindu’s online platform.
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