Electricity consumers are facing a sharp rise in monthly bills due to fixed charges that, in some cases, have pushed total costs up by around 110 percent, the Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue was informed on Tuesday.

During the meeting, Senator Kamil Ali Agha proposed abolishing fixed charges on electricity bills, terming them a major burden on households and small consumers who use limited units of power.

He cited a case where a consumer’s actual electricity usage amounted to Rs6,200, but fixed charges added Rs6,800 to the bill, nearly doubling the total payable amount.

Lawmakers noted that even low-consumption users—around 100 units—are being hit with disproportionately high fixed costs, effectively inflating bills well beyond actual usage.

Chairman Saleem Mandviwalla observed that the structure was creating widespread public frustration and warned that continued escalation could lead consumers to disconnect from the grid altogether.

The committee decided to summon officials from the Power Division after the budget process to explain the justification behind fixed charges and review possible relief measures.

The issue comes amid growing concerns over rising utility costs and their impact on household affordability across the country.