BERC raises wheeling charges, boosting Power Grid Bangladesh's revenue by Tk700 crore

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.
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.
















