MEPCO Bill Calculator 2026 — Estimate Your Electricity Bill by Units

Electricity prices keep changing in Pakistan. A lot of users want to know their bill before it arrives. Use this MEPCO bill calculator to get a fast electricity bill estimate Pakistan. Enter your consumed units above. Select your tariff category: Residential (A-1), Commercial (A-2), or Agricultural (D). Tick the protected consumer box if your usage has stayed at or below 200 units for the last 6 months. Your estimated bill appears instantly.

The estimate uses the latest residential and commercial slab rates approved by the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority and applied by Multan Electric Power Company.

Use this calculator to estimate your electricity charges before the official bill arrives. Enter your monthly units and select the correct consumer category for a closer estimate.

MEPCO Bill Calculator 2026

Estimate your electricity bill based on units consumed

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Estimated Total Bill
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Energy Charges
Fixed Charges
FC Surcharge
NJ Surcharge
TV Fee
GST (18%)
Total Payable
Slab Breakdown
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Taxes & Surcharges0%

Important: This calculator provides an estimate only. Your official bill may differ because of taxes, fuel adjustments, quarterly adjustments, arrears, fixed charges, and tariff changes.

Tariff data last reviewed: July 2026
Source: Latest applicable NEPRA consumer tariff notification for MEPCO consumers.

After estimating your bill, you can now check your MEPCO bill online to view your official bill details and download a duplicate copy.

How to Calculate Your MEPCO Electricity Bill Online


Use the steps below to estimate your electricity bill by units, whether you fall under the Residential, Commercial, or Agricultural category. Once calculated, you can cross-check the figure against your actual bill on the official Power Information Technology Company (PITC) portal.

  1. Enter the units you have consumed in the field above.
  2. Select your connection type: Residential, Commercial, or Agricultural.
  3. Check the protected consumer box if eligible. Hit Calculate.

Your estimated bill includes a full breakdown of charges. Takes under 30 seconds.

MEPCO Bill Calculation Formula

Your total bill includes more than unit charges. It combines consumption, category rates, and mandatory taxes.

Basic Formula

Total Bill = Energy Charges + Fixed Charges + Taxes and Adjustments

In case you’re planning to get a new electricity meter, you can easily apply for a MEPCO new connection through the official process.

Why Does My Actual MEPCO Bill Differ From This Estimate?


This is what every household in South Punjab asks. Here is the honest answer.

This calculator gives you a base estimate. It does not include every charge on your final bill. Four things cause the gap:

FPA (Fuel Price Adjustment): NEPRA recalculates it monthly based on fuel costs at power plants. When oil prices rise, FPA adds to your bill. It is not fixed so no calculator can predict it perfectly.

QTR Adjustment: Applied every March, June, September, and December. If your bill spikes in one of these months, this quarterly tariff adjustment is almost always the reason.

Arrears: Any unpaid amount from last month adds automatically to the current bill.

Estimated meter reading: If your meter was not physically read this month, MEPCO estimates your consumption. That estimate is often higher than actual usage.

No online calculator, including this one, will match your bill rupee-for-rupee. The actual bill always reflects the latest NEPRA adjustments.

Am I a Protected or Non-Protected Consumer?


Protected consumers use 200 units or fewer per month and pay subsidized rates between Rs. 3.95 and Rs. 10 per unit.

Non-protected consumers exceed 200 units and pay commercial rates starting at Rs. 30 per unit.

Cross 200 units once, and non-protected rates apply for 6 straight months even when usage drops back below 200.

Slab boundary warning: If you used 195 units last month, you are 5 units away from a bill jump of Rs. 4,000 to Rs. 8,000. Watch the last week of your billing cycle closely.

MEPCO Tariff Rates 2025 to 2026 All Categories


The following tables display the latest MEPCO unit rates and tariffs approved under the Pakistan electricity tariff. These rates are determined by National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) and implemented under the supervision of the Ministry of Energy (Power Division).

A-1 Residential Supply Tariff

UnitsPer Unit RateApprox. Bill
1 to 50 (Lifeline)Rs. 3.95Rs. 200 to 300
51 to 100Rs. 7.74Around Rs. 1,000
101 to 200Rs. 10Around Rs. 2,500
201 to 300Rs. 30At least Rs. 6,000
301 to 400Rs. 38Rs. 15,000 to 17,000
401 to 500Rs. 42+Rs. 20,000+

Minimum fixed charge: Rs. 75 single-phase, Rs. 150 three-phase even at zero consumption.

A-2 Commercial Supply Tariff

Load CategoryFixed ChargesPer Unit Rate
Under 5kWRs. 500Rs. 25.62
5kW and aboveRs. 500Rs. 23.64
Time of UseRs. 500Peak Rs. 28.64 / Off-peak Rs. 22.54

Minimum: Rs. 175 single-phase, Rs. 350 three-phase monthly.

A-3 General Services

Fixed charge Rs. 500. Per unit rate Rs. 25.62. Minimum Rs. 175 per month.

B Industrial Supply Tariff

CategoryFixed ChargesPer Unit Rate
B1(a)NoneRs. 24.62
B2(a)Rs. 500Rs. 23.64
B1(b) / B2(b)Rs. 500Peak Rs. 28.51 / Off-peak Rs. 21.91
B3Rs. 460Peak Rs. 28.51 / Off-peak Rs. 21.91
B4Rs. 440Peak Rs. 28.51 / Off-peak Rs. 23.31

Minimum fixed charge for B1 and B1 (b): Rs. 380 per month.

C Single Point Supply Tariff

Tariff CategoryFixed ChargesVariable Charges with PYA
C(1) a25.25
C(1) b50025.05
C(2) a46024.95
C(3) a44024.84
C(1) c500Peak-28.64
Off-Peak-22.04
C(2) b460Peak-28.64
Off-Peak-23.44
C(3) b440Peak-28.64
Off-Peak-23.24

For consumers B1 & B1 (b) the fixed minimum charges is 380 rupees per month.

D Agricultural Tariff

CategoryFixed ChargesPer Unit Rate
D-1(a)NoneRs. 25.25
D-2(a)Rs. 200Rs. 25.25
D-1(b) / D-2(b)Rs. 200Peak Rs. 28.64 / Off-peak Rs. 22.04

Minimum monthly charge: Rs. 2,000 even at zero consumption. Most tube well operators do not know this.

E Temporary Supply Tariff

CategoryFixed ChargesPer Unit Rate
E1(i)NoneRs. 29.64
E1(ii)NoneRs. 25.62
E2Rs. 200Rs. 27.50

Minimum bill for E1 (i) and E1(ii): Rs. 50 per day even with no usage.

F Public Lighting Tariff

Per unit rate: Rs. 28.94. Minimum monthly charge: Rs. 500 per kW of installed lamp capacity.

G Residential Colonies Attached to Industrial Premises

Per unit rate: Rs. 29.24.

What Is Not Included in This Calculator?


The estimate covers your base unit charges and fixed taxes. It does not include:

FPA changes every month based on NEPRA fuel cost calculation. NJ Surcharge fixed per-unit levy for Neelum Jhelum Hydropower Project debt. FC Surcharge 43 paisa per unit toward Power Holding Private Limited debt. QTR Adjustment applied quarterly in March, June, September, and December. TV Fee Rs. 35 fixed monthly charge. Government-mandated. Meter Rent Rs. 10-35 per month, depending on meter type.

These charges explain why your actual bill is always slightly higher than the estimate.

How to Reduce Your Electricity Bill


Small changes can reduce total cost.

  • Avoid crossing major slab limits
  • Use heavy appliances during off-peak hours if applicable
  • Turn off unused devices
  • Monitor monthly unit trend

Lower units keep you in cheaper slabs.

Frequently Asked Questions about MEPCO Bill Calculator


No. It gives a close estimate. FPA, QTR adjustments, and surcharges change monthly and are not fixed in any calculator. (Source: NEPRA monthly FPA determination)

One unit equals one kilowatt-hour the energy a 1kW device uses in one hour.

QTR adjustment months. NEPRA applies a quarterly tariff adjustment every March, June, September, and December. These months always have higher-than-normal bills. (Source: NEPRA Quarterly Tariff Adjustment Policy)

Rs. 75 for single-phase residential. Rs. 150 for three-phase residential. Rs. 2,000 for agricultural connections. These fixed charges apply even at zero consumption.

Check your latest MEPCO bill. The front of the bill shows current and previous meter readings. Subtract the previous from the current to get the units you consumed.

Final Thoughts


Your bill depends on unit consumption and tariff category. Slabs increase the per-unit cost as usage rises. Fixed charges and taxes apply every month. Fuel adjustments change totals.

Enter accurate units. Select the correct tariff. Review the slab impact before the bill arrives.

This approach helps you plan your electricity expenses with clarity and control.

After estimating your charges, learn how to reduce your MEPCO bill with peak hours and smart appliances to lower your actual monthly costs.