Sri Lanka's PUCSL approves a 21.9% electricity tariff reduction, varying by user category.

Sri Lanka's Public Utilities Commission (PUCSL) has approved a 21.9% reduction in electricity tariffs, effective midnight. The decision comes after a thorough review of proposals and cost data submitted by the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB). The tariff reduction varies across user categories: below 30 units by 33%, between 61-90 units by 30%, and general-purpose users by 23%. Tariffs for hotels and industrial sectors will drop by 18%, street lamps by 20%, and State institutions by 22%.

March 04, 2024
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