March 12, Colombo (LNW): The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka has launched a fresh round of public consultations regarding a proposed revision of electricity tariffs, marking the second such review scheduled for this year.
According to the regulator, discussions are currently being held across several provinces in order to gather views from consumers, industry representatives and other stakeholders on the suggested tariff increase of approximately 13.56 per cent.
The consultations are intended to ensure that perspectives from different regions of the country are considered before a final determination is made.
Members of the public have been invited to participate in the process by sharing their opinions during the provincial sessions. In addition to speaking at these meetings, individuals and organisations may also submit written comments or objections directly to the commission for evaluation.
Jayanath Herath, Director of Corporate Communications at the PUCSL, said the consultation phase is a key step in the decision-making process, allowing the regulator to weigh public feedback alongside financial and operational considerations within the power sector.
He added that the commission expects to conclude the review and announce its final ruling on the proposed tariff revision before the end of the month. The outcome will determine whether the adjustment proceeds as proposed or is modified following the consultation process.