Gandhinagar: In a step to provide electricity to Gujarat citizens at lower rates, Energy and Petrochemicals Minister Kanubhai Desai announced that the state government has decided to reduce the fuel surcharge by 15 paise per unit starting July 2025. As per the decision, from July 1, 2025, the fuel surcharge on electricity consumption for all categories of consumers will be collected at a reduced rate of Rs. 2.30 per unit. This rate will remain in effect until any changes are made by the Gujarat...Read More

Ahmedabad: The peak power demand of Gujarat reached 25,987 MW on Friday, surpassing Thursday's demand of 25,930 MW by 47 MW within 24 hours. The peak, which was reached at around 3 PM, marks the highest power demand of the season, driven by the ongoing scorching heat as daytime temperatures soar between 42°C and 43°C in many cities. As citizens struggle against the extreme heat, continuous use of air conditioners, coolers, and electric fans is putting immense pressure on the power distributio...Read More

Gandhinagar: In a move aimed at ensuring uninterrupted power supply to the public, the Government of Gujarat has declared all employment in industries related to the generation, transmission, distribution, and trading of electricity as an essential service. This decision comes in light of concerns that any strike in these sectors could severely disrupt public utility services and inflict considerable hardship on the community. The declaration was made through the Gujarat Essential Services Ma...Read More

Surat: The Bardoli and Chalthan-based sugar factories in Surat district will not only sell sugar, bagasse, and molasses but also sell power now. Bardoli Sugar has installed a 21 MW power generation plant, while Chalthan Sugar has installed 10 MW and 3 MW plants. Bardoli Sugar is expected to generate power worth Rs. 20 crore, while Chalthan Sugar may generate power worth Rs. 8 crore through these facilities yearly. Bardoli, Chalthan, and Narmada sugar mills will utilize self-generated power...Read More