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Power consumption in May rose nearly 11% year-on-year

Times of India · Jun 2, 2026, 11:27 AM · Also reported by 2 other sources

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India's electricity consumption surged by nearly 11% in May year-on-year, fueled by intense heatwaves that drove up air conditioner usage. Peak demand reached an all-time high of 270.8 GW on May 21. Despite a subsequent decline, high power demand is anticipated to continue into June due to El Niño c

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Power consumption in May rose nearly 11% year-on-year

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