June 10, Colombo (LNW): Sri Lankan households and businesses are set to receive clarity on electricity charges for the latter half of the year, as the country’s energy regulator prepares to unveil revised tariffs before the week concludes.
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) confirmed that it is now in the final stages of reviewing a proposed adjustment submitted by the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB).
The evaluation process is nearing completion following an extensive round of public consultations, according to a statement issued by the PUCSL’s Communications Division.
The review includes both written and oral submissions from citizens, industry stakeholders, and consumer advocacy groups in response to the CEB’s proposal, which includes an increase of 18.3 per cent in electricity tariffs.
The Commission noted that beyond gathering public sentiment, technical assessments have been underway to determine whether the proposal aligns with the established tariff-setting framework.
This methodology includes scrutiny of operational costs, investment needs, energy procurement plans, and consumer affordability.
The Commission’s final verdict will establish the pricing structure for electricity consumption from July to December 2025.
