Electricity tariffs increased with effect from April 1

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has granted approval to increase electricity tariffs.

Accordingly, the electricity tariff revision will come into effect from April 1.

The Ceylon Electricity Board earlier requested a 13.56% electricity tariff revision from the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka for the second quarter of this year.

Under electricity revision announced by the PUCSL:

For the 0–30 units category, electricity tariffs will rise by 4.3%, resulting in a monthly increase of Rs. 15. For the 31–60 units category, tariffs will go up by 6.9%, with a monthly increase of Rs. 45. For the 61–90 units category, tariffs are also increased by 6.9%, translating to a monthly rise of Rs. 120. For the 91–120 units category, tariffs will rise by 7.1%, leading to a monthly increase of Rs. 420. For consumption above 180 units, electricity tariffs see a 25% increase, marking the highest rise under this adjustment, according to the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka.