Updated May 2026 | 6 min read
Have you ever received an electricity bill that was much higher than expected even though your units consumed were the same as last month? The most likely reason is Fuel Cost Adjustment (FCA). This guide explains everything you need to know about FCA – what it is, why it changes, how to calculate it, and how to estimate your bill more accurately.
Fuel Cost Adjustment (FCA) is a monthly surcharge (or credit) added to your electricity bill to reflect the actual cost of fuel (oil, gas, coal) used to generate electricity. When international fuel prices rise, your FCA increases. When they fall, FCA can become negative – reducing your bill. NEPRA notifies FCA separately for each DISCO every month based on actual generation costs.
The FCA is not included in the base NEPRA tariff slabs – it is added on top. That's why our bill calculator gives you the base estimate, and you need to add your DISCO's monthly FCA for a more precise figure.
On your monthly bill, FCA appears as "Fuel Price Adjustment", "FPA", or "F.C.A" with a per-unit rate (e.g., Rs 2.85/unit). Multiply your units by that rate – that's the FCA amount added (or subtracted). Below are average FCA ranges for 2026 (updated monthly, so check your DISCO's website):
| DISCO | Typical FCA (Rs/unit) | Official Notification Link |
|---|---|---|
| LESCO | 2.8 – 4.2 | Check here |
| IESCO | 2.5 – 3.9 | Check here |
| MEPCO | 3.0 – 4.5 | Check here |
| FESCO | 2.7 – 4.0 | Check here |
| K-Electric | 3.5 – 5.0 | Check here |
If FCA is negative, it will appear as a credit (e.g., -Rs 0.50/unit). That subtracts from your total bill.
Step 1: Use our electricity bill calculator to get the base amount (energy + fixed + GST).
Step 2: Find the latest FCA per unit for your DISCO (from your previous bill or official website).
Step 3: Multiply your units by the FCA rate, then add that amount to the base estimate.
Example: Base estimate = Rs 15,000. Units consumed = 350. FCA rate = Rs 3.20/unit. FCA charge = 350 × 3.20 = Rs 1,120. Final estimated bill = Rs 16,120.