‘Mumbai mein electricity itni mahangi kyun hai?’: Man compares power costs with Delhi, Bengaluru, Rajasthan
Mumbai Resident Questions Sky-High Power Bills, Compares Rates Across Indian Cities
Bharatmorningnews.com – A social media post by a Mumbai local has sparked widespread discussion about the city’s expensive electricity tariffs. Pritish Poswal, who shared his experience on X, expressed astonishment at how much pricier power is in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai compared to other major urban centers.
Poswal noted that he had never encountered such steep rates in Rajasthan, Delhi NCR, or Bengaluru. He specifically called out several supplementary fees added to his statement, which collectively pushed the total far beyond what he anticipated paying.
Breaking Down the Extra Charges
Writing on the platform, Poswal asked, “Bhai ye Mumbai/Navi Mumbai mein electricity itni mahangi kyun hai? I have never seen such insane electricity rates in Rajasthan or Delhi NCR or Bangalore.”
Expensive electricity, uppar se wheeling charge, electricity duty and fuel adjustment. Bill is like 2.5x of my estimate.
He later clarified that once all supplementary fees were factored in, the effective rate came to approximately ₹14 to ₹15 per unit. His observations resonated with numerous followers who either validated his findings or recounted similar experiences with their own Mumbai power bills.
Public Reactions and Broader Context
The thread attracted diverse perspectives from the online community. One participant humorously suggested accepting the higher costs “in the name of the spirit of Mumbai.”
Take it in the name of the spirit of Mumbai.
Another commenter expanded on this sentiment, noting, “Rent, electricity, local… ab kya kya le spirit of Mumbai ke naam pe? Bangalore, Hyderabad and Gurgaon/Noida hi theek hain.”
Multiple users confirmed Poswal’s calculations. One individual stated that their own bills were roughly 2.5 times higher than those in other metropolitan areas. Another person mentioned paying close to ₹16 per unit when including all applicable fees.
Yeah, it’s almost₹16 per unit, including wheeling charges and all.
Some netizens drew parallels to corporate pricing strategies, with one user remarking that in newer cities, companies tend to charge for items that were previously complimentary.
In the neo cities, Vishwagorilla thinks from first principles and charges for things that were otherwise not charged.
The conversation eventually broadened to encompass Mumbai’s overall cost of living. While certain commenters acknowledged that elevated power tariffs were anticipated, others emphasized that supplementary levies—such as wheeling charges, electricity duty, and fuel adjustments—significantly inflated the final amount owed.
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