PUCSL approves electricity tariff hike

COLOMBO (News 1st); The electricity tariffs have been increased effective Friday (20), by between 18 to 20%.

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka revised electricity tariffs after assessing the facts presented by the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB).

The most notable revision is the higher percentage of increase in tariffs for low-consumption consumers.

Under the new tariffs, a household that consumes 30 units of electricity will pay 540 rupees, up from 450 rupees. This is a 90-rupee increase, or 20%.

Consumers who consume 60 units or more will see their tariffs increase by 18%. 

For example, an entity that previously received a bill of 4470 rupees will now be charged 5280 rupees. 

This is an increase of 810 rupees, or 18%.