BERC raises wheeling charges, boosting Power Grid Bangladesh's revenue by Tk700 crore
The company generates the bulk of its revenue by transmitting electricity through the national grid to distribution companies.
Power Grid Bangladesh PLC is set to see a significant rise in revenue following a decision by the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) to increase electricity transmission tariffs, widely known as wheeling charges.
In a price-sensitive disclosure issued yesterday (3 June), the state-run transmission company said the revised tariff will come into effect from the billing month of June 2026.
The new rates reflect an increase of nearly 23–24% across all voltage levels, marking a substantial upward revision in transmission income.
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Power Grid Bangladesh estimates that the tariff revision could increase its annual transmission revenue by around Tk700 crore, although the final impact will depend on overall electricity generation and demand conditions, said the disclosure.
The company generates the bulk of its revenue by transmitting electricity through the national grid to distribution companies. The revised wheeling charges will therefore have a direct impact on its earnings, as these tariffs are paid by distribution utilities for using the transmission network.
Under the new structure, the wheeling charge for 230 kV lines has been raised from Tk0.3057 per kilowatt-hour to Tk0.3789, while the rate for 132 kV stands at Tk0.3825, up from Tk0.3086. Similarly, the 33 kV rate has been increased to Tk0.3897 from Tk0.3184.
Market observers see the development as a positive signal for the company's financial health, as higher wheeling charges are expected to strengthen cash flows and improve earnings stability.
