Congress slams APERC move to increase tariffs in Andhra Pradesh

Key Points

1. APCC President Y.S. Sharmila condemned the proposed tariff hike by APERC.
2. Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu promised not to increase charges during the 2024 election.
3. APERC is preparing for an additional burden of ₹15,651 crore on consumers.
4. The government allegedly imposed ₹15,000 crore through ‘adjustments’ in the past 18 months.
5. Y.S. Sharmila demanded the Chief Minister clarify the government’s stance and cancel previous ‘adjustment’ charges.
6. The news was published on December 11, 2025.