🔌 MEPCO Tariff 2025 – Complete Guide to Electricity Rates
Understanding your electricity tariff is key to managing your monthly budget. Whether you're a homeowner, business owner, or industrial consumer, MEPCO (Multan Electric Power Company) applies different tariff rates depending on your usage type, load, and category. This guide breaks it all down simply and clearly.
🧾 What is the MEPCO Tariff?
The MEPCO tariff refers to the official rates charged for electricity consumption across southern Punjab, as regulated by NEPRA (National Electric Power Regulatory Authority). These rates include:
- 🔹 Fixed Charges – A standard monthly fee based on connection type/load.
- 🔹 Variable Charges (Per Unit Rate) – Charges based on how many units (kWh) you use.
✅ Quick Summary
- MEPCO applies NEPRA-regulated tariffs
- Different slabs for residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural & temporary usage
- Protected users save more by staying under 200 units/month
- TOU meters help high-load users manage peak-hour costs
- Minimum monthly charges apply, even with zero usage
🏠 A-1 Residential Tariff (General Supply)
✅ For Load Less Than 5 kW
|
Monthly Units Used |
Unit Rate (Rs) |
|---|---|
|
1 – 50 Units |
3.95 – 4.00 |
|
51 – 100 Units |
7.74 – 14.59 |
|
101 – 200 Units |
10.06 – 16.41 |
|
201 – 300 Units |
17.15 – 27.53 |
|
301 – 700 Units |
29.07 – 36.55 |
|
Above 700 Units |
36.61 – 45.65 |
Fixed Charges:
- 🔸 Single Phase: Rs. 75/month
- 🔸 Three Phase: Rs. 150/month
🔄 Protected vs Non-Protected Customers
- Protected Users: Use up to 200 units monthly. They get subsidized rates.
- Non-Protected Users: Use more than 200 units. Charged at full commercial rates.
- If you exceed 200 units even once, you're moved to non-protected status for 6 months.
Want to estimate your electricity bill with a choice of protected and non-protected? Click here Mepco bill calculator
🏪 A-2 Commercial Tariff
|
Connection Type |
Fixed Charges |
Unit Rate (Rs) |
|---|---|---|
|
Load < 5 kW |
Rs. 0 |
19.56 – 19.95 |
|
Load ≥ 5 kW |
Rs. 440 |
19.22 – 21.63 |
|
Time-of-Use (TOU) |
Rs. 440 |
Peak: 21.02 – 23.55, Off-Peak: 13.49 – 17.58 |
Minimum Monthly Charges:
- Single Phase: Rs. 175
- Three Phase: Rs. 350
🛠️ A-3 General Services
|
Fixed Charges |
Unit Rate (Rs) |
|---|---|
|
None |
17.05 – 19.51 |
- 💡 Applicable to public institutions, small offices, and NGOs.
- Monthly Minimum: Rs. 175 (Single Phase), Rs. 350 (Three Phase)
🏭 B – Industrial Tariff
B1 & B2: Small & Medium Industry
|
Type |
Fixed Charges |
Unit Rate (Rs) |
|---|---|---|
|
B1 (Flat) |
Rs. 0 |
17.23 – 18.31 |
|
B2 (Flat) |
Rs. 440 |
16.73 – 17.87 |
|
B1 (TOU) |
Rs. 0 |
Peak: 20.79 – 21.19, Off-Peak: 13.41 – 15.23 |
|
B2 (TOU) |
Rs. 440 |
Peak: 20.73 – 20.95, Off-Peak: 13.50 – 15.02 |
Fixed Minimum Charges
- B1: Rs. 350/month
- B2: Rs. 2,000/month
B3 & B4: Large Industry
|
Type |
Fixed Charges |
Unit Rate (Rs) |
|---|---|---|
|
B3 |
Rs. 420 |
Peak: 21.11, Off-Peak: 12.63 |
|
B4 |
Rs. 400 |
Peak: 20.93, Off-Peak: 12.97 |
- B3 Minimum: Rs. 50,000/month
- B4 Minimum: Rs. 500,000/month
🔌 C – Single Point Supply
Used for housing societies, high-rise buildings, and bulk supply.
|
Category |
Fixed Charges |
Unit Rate (Rs) |
|---|---|---|
|
C-1 (<5kW) |
Rs. 0 |
20.63 – 24.36 |
|
C-1 (>5kW) |
Rs. 440 |
21.31 – 25.05 |
|
TOU Supply |
Rs. 400–500 |
Peak: 19.51–28.64, Off-Peak: 11.68–23.24 |
💡 Note: Billed on actual Maximum Demand (MDI) or 50% of sanctioned load, whichever is higher.
🚜 D – Agriculture Tariff
|
Type |
Fixed Charges |
Unit Rate (Rs) |
|---|---|---|
|
SCARP < 5kW |
Rs. 0 |
17.63 – 22.92 |
|
Tube Wells |
Rs. 200 |
7.30 – 17.63 |
|
TOU Supply |
Rs. 200 |
Peak: 20.55 – 23.76, Off-Peak: 13.04 – 14.25 |
🌾 Minimum Bill: Rs. 2,000/month
🧭 E – Temporary Connections
Used for events, construction, and short-term setups.
|
Type |
Unit Rate (Rs) |
|---|---|
|
Residential |
21.73 – 22.79 |
|
Commercial |
19.23 – 20.34 |
|
Industrial |
18.31 – 18.38 |
💡 Minimum: Rs. 50/day or Rs. 500 for the whole supply duration
📌 Seasonal Industrial Tariff (F Category)
For industries that operate only during specific seasons (e.g., ginning, crushing):
- Tariff = 125% of the regular industrial tariff
- Change is possible only at connection time or the start of the season
Lock-in: 1 year minimum
🕯️ G – Public Lighting
- 💡 Unit Rate: 19.02 – 28.94 Rs/kWh
- 💡 Minimum: Rs. 500/month per kW of lamp capacity
🏘️ H – Residential Colonies (in Industrial Areas)
- ⚡ Unit Rate: 20.63 – 21.02 Rs/kWh
- Used in residential areas connected to industrial estates
🧠 Final Thoughts
Whether you're a small household or a large industrial unit, understanding the MEPCO tariff structure helps you forecast and reduce your electricity costs. Stay updated with MEPCO’s latest tariff changes, and choose your usage wisely, especially if you fall under the protected slab.
📲 Need Help?
Use our MEPCO Online Bill Check tool to check your bill or contact the MEPCO helpline for personalized support.