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Kerala State Electricity Board Limited (KSEBL) has finalised a relatively modest fuel surcharge for December 2025, reflecting stable power procurement outcomes and the effectiveness of Kerala’s automatic fuel cost pass-through mechanism.

As per the fuel surcharge certificate dated November 28, 2025, KSEBL will recover 5 paise per unit from monthly-billed consumers and 8 paise per unit from bimonthly-billed consumers during December billing. The surcharge has been calculated based on deviations between approved and actual variable power purchase costs for October 2025, in line with Regulation 87(5) of the KSERC (Terms and Conditions for Determination of Tariff) First Amendment Regulations, 2023.

A closer look at the underlying data shows a mixed pattern of station-wise deviations across central generating stations (CGS) and independent power producers (IPPs). While some generating units recorded higher-than-approved variable costs, these increases were partially offset by negative deviations at other stations.

Notably, certain coal-based CGS units reported lower-than-approved variable charges during the review month. These offsets played a significant role in limiting the overall surcharge quantum and preventing sharper bill impacts for consumers.

Aggregate deviation calculations indicate that CGS contributions accounted for most of the adjustment, with IPP stations adding only a smaller incremental impact. The outcome highlights how a diversified procurement portfolio helps cushion short-term fuel cost volatility for the state utility.

From a regulatory perspective, the December surcharge underlines the predictability of Kerala’s fuel cost recovery framework. The mechanism incorporates both current-month deviations and carry-forward adjustments from earlier periods, ensuring systematic true-up of under- or over-recoveries without abrupt tariff swings. Demand approvals, energy sales assumptions, and consumer ceilings prescribed by the Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission continue to anchor the process.

For consumers, the immediate impact on electricity bills remains limited. A surcharge in the range of 5–8 paise per unit represents only a marginal addition to the overall tariff structure, particularly when compared with periods of heightened fuel price volatility. For KSEBL, however, these monthly adjustments are critical for maintaining cash-flow alignment and avoiding deferred recovery of variable costs.

Overall, the December 2025 surcharge outcome signals operational stability in Kerala’s power procurement during October 2025. The balanced adjustment reinforces the role of automatic monthly mechanisms in smoothing cost shocks, benefiting both the utility’s financial health and consumer tariff predictability.

KSEBL has announced a moderate fuel surcharge for December 2025, highlighting the continued stability of Kerala’s automatic monthly fuel cost recovery system. The adjustment is based on the difference between approved and actual variable power purchase costs during October 2025 — a month that showed both upward and downward deviations across generating stations.

A Stable Outcome Under KSERC’s Monthly Mechanism

As per the surcharge certificate issued on November 28, 2025, KSEBL will recover 5 paise per unit from monthly-billed consumers and 8 paise per unit from bimonthly consumers. The calculation follows Regulation 87(5) of the KSERC Tariff Regulations (First Amendment, 2023), which governs Kerala’s automatic monthly fuel surcharge adjustments.

The mechanism ensures that fluctuations in fuel and procurement costs are passed through gradually, avoiding sudden tariff shocks for consumers.

Mixed Deviations Across Stations Shape the Final Number

The October 2025 data reveals a varied pattern of station-wise variable cost deviations: Some generating stations recorded positive deviations, indicating higher actual fuel costs than the approved benchmarks. Others, especially certain coal-based CGS units, posted negative deviations, meaning their actual variable charges were lower than expected.

CGS stations contributed the majority of the net deviation, with IPP units influencing the calculation to a smaller extent. The combination of these offsets kept the December surcharge modest.

A Predictable Framework Anchoring Tariff Stability

Kerala’s fuel surcharge framework factors in: • Current-month deviations • Carry-forward adjustments from past months • Demand approvals and energy sales assumptions • Category-wise ceilings prescribed by KSERC

This layered approach maintains tariff predictability while ensuring that KSEBL’s revenue remains closely aligned with its real procurement costs.

Limited Consumer Impact, Stronger Utility Cash Flow

For consumers, the impact of a 5–8 paise per unit surcharge is minimal in the broader tariff context. For KSEBL, the adjustment is essential to avoid delayed cost recovery, strengthen cash-flow discipline, and prevent under-recovery from accumulating over time.

A Signal of Procurement Stability

Despite fluctuations in coal prices and plant-level performance, the October procurement pattern appears relatively steady. The December surcharge underscores how Kerala’s automatic mechanism smooths short-term volatility — safeguarding both consumers and the utility’s financial health.

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