Power shock proposal: CEB seeks 13.56% tariff hike
19 Mar 2026
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A fresh electricity tariff hike proposal has sparked controversy after the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) revealed that the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has requested a 13.56% increase in power tariffs for the second quarter of 2026, despite unresolved fuel agreements, disputed cost estimates, and billions in past debts now set to be passed on to consumers.