Complete Breakdown of GEPCO Bill Taxes & Surcharges
Ever wondered why your total electricity bill amount is significantly higher than your base unit cost? Here is a clear, line-by-line explanation of every tax, surcharge, and fee printed on GEPCO bills.
Understanding the Components of Your Electricity Bill
Your final payable amount is divided into three distinct categories: Cost of Electricity,Government Surcharges, and Taxes & Duties.
1. Variable Electricity Charges (Base Tariff Cost)
This is the fundamental charge based on your total consumed units (kWh) during the billing cycle multiplied by your applicable NEPRA slab rate (e.g., Protected vs Unprotected slabs).
2. Fuel Price Adjustment (FPA)
FPA (Fuel Price Adjustment) is calculated by NEPRA on a monthly basis. When international fuel prices fluctuate, NEPRA approves an FPA rate (e.g., Rs. 2.85 per unit) added or subtracted from your bill.
3. Financing Cost (FC) Surcharge
The FC Surcharge is a flat rate per unit (currently Rs. 3.23 per kWh for residential consumers) levied by the Federal Government to service power sector circular debt.
4. Electricity Duty (ED 1.5%)
A provincial tax levied by the Government of Punjab calculated as 1.5% of the total variable energy charges on your bill.
5. PTV License Fee
A fixed fee of Rs. 35.00 per month is collected from domestic residential consumers for Pakistan Television Corporation state broadcasting services (Rs. 60.00 for commercial connections).
6. General Sales Tax (GST 18%)
GST is a federal tax levied at 18% on the cumulative sum of energy charges, FPA, duties, and surcharges.