Wondering how much your HESCO bill will be? This guide gives you instant estimates, real examples, and insider tips to keep your bill low.
HESCO (Hyderabad Electric Supply Company) serves Hyderabad, Mirpurkhas, Nawabshah (Shaheed Benazirabad), Badin, Thatta, Jamshoro, Tando Allahyar, Tando Muhammad Khan, Sujawal, and parts of lower Sindh. This tool gives you an instant, accurate estimate of your monthly electricity bill using official NEPRA 2026 tariff slabs. You'll also find real calculation examples, protected consumer tips, and answers to common HESCO billing questions.
Base estimate includes energy + fixed charges + 18% GST. Actual bill may add monthly FCA (Rs 3.0–4.5/unit) and NJ surcharge.
HESCO follows NEPRA's progressive tariff slabs. Your bill includes energy charges (based on consumption slab), fixed charges (Rs 200/300/400), 18% GST, Fuel Cost Adjustment (FCA), Neelum-Jhelum surcharge, and TV license fee. HESCO's FCA can be volatile due to transmission losses in rural areas.
| Monthly Units | Protected Rate (≤200) | Non-Protected Rate | Fixed Charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-50 | Rs 3.95 | Rs 3.95 | Rs 200 |
| 51-100 | Rs 7.74 | Rs 7.74 | Rs 200 |
| 101-200 | Rs 13.01 | Rs 13.01 | Rs 300 |
| 201-300 | - | Rs 33.10 | Rs 400 |
| 301-400 | - | Rs 37.99 | Rs 400 |
| 401-500 | - | Rs 40.22 | Rs 400 |
| 500+ | - | Rs 42.50 | Rs 400 |
Official source: NEPRA Notification | HESCO FCA: Check current rate
| Units | Status | Energy (Rs) | Fixed (Rs) | GST (Rs) | Total (Rs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 190 | Protected | 2,340 | 300 | 475 | 3,115 |
| 200 | Protected | 2,602 | 300 | 522 | 3,424 |
| 210 | Non‑Protected | 6,951 | 400 | 1,323 | 8,674 |
| 350 | Non‑Protected | 13,200 | 400 | 2,448 | 16,048 |
Key insight: Crossing from 200 to 210 units adds over Rs 5,000 to your bill. Stay under 200 units to remain protected!
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