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100 vs 101 Units Bill - Real Shock Explained

Sirf 1 unit zyada, lekin bill noticeable barhta hua feel hota hai.

100 units

Rs. 1,443

Lifeline

101 units

Rs. 2,014

Protected

Warning: sirf 1 unit zyada, lekin around Rs. 571 ka jump aur approx 40% ka shock feel ho sakta hai.

Side-by-side comparison

Line item100 units101 unitsDifference
CategoryLifelineProtectedHigher billing pressure
Energy CostRs. 585Rs. 1,067 + Rs. 482
Fixed ChargesRs. 400Rs. 400 + Rs. 0
FPARs. 160Rs. 162 + Rs. 2
FC SurchargeRs. 43Rs. 43 + Rs. 0
Quarterly AdjustmentRs. 35Rs. 35 + Rs. 0
GSTRs. 220Rs. 307 + Rs. 87
TotalRs. 1,443Rs. 2,014 + Rs. 571

Why this happens

100 se 101 par user ko sirf 1 extra unit ka farq nahin feel hota, balke low-usage comfort break hota hua lagta hai.

  • 100 units tak low-usage / lifeline side ka comfort hota hai.
  • 101 par billing logic next category ki taraf shift feel hoti hai.
  • Fixed charges already present hoti hain, is liye extra unit ka effect psychologically amplified lagta hai.

Why people call it a bill shock

Isi liye log kehte hain "100 se upar bill jump karta hai" even when actual difference sirf 1 unit ka hota hai.

What to do

  • Month end par meter ko 100 ke aas paas finish karne ki koshish karein.
  • Last 5-7 din iron, heater aur heavy appliances control karein.
  • Agar usage 100 cross ho raha ho to calculator se exact impact check karein.

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