No power cuts despite diesel price hike” – Government assures amid public doubts

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Colombo, March 16 (Daily Mirror) - The Power and Energy Ministry said that there would be no power cuts in the country despite the recent increase in diesel prices, dismissing concerns that the higher fuel costs could disrupt electricity generation.

Ministry officials said no decision had been taken to impose power cuts at present, stressing that the country currently has adequate fuel supplies to maintain electricity generation.

According to officials, sufficient stocks of diesel and furnace oil are being supplied by the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) to support thermal power generation.

A senior official of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) also claimed that the situation remains stable due to alternative energy sources.

“We have sufficient water capacity in reservoirs to generate hydroelectricity and there is also strong sunlight contributing solar power to the national grid,” the official said.

However, the official admitted that hydropower generation could be affected in the future depending on rainfall received in catchment areas, raising concerns about the sustainability of current assurances if dry weather conditions continue.

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Nimal 1 Monday, 16 March 2026 11:09 AM

The government assured us that there will be no shortages of gas, petrol and diesel. Now it is assuring us that there will be no power cuts. What else will the government assure us?

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Dan sepada Monday, 16 March 2026 01:18 PM

Their 'assurances' are starting to feel like early warnings. If prices weren't supposed to go up, why is the old stock suddenly more expensive? It feels like profit is being prioritized over transparency.

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Jabi Monday, 16 March 2026 03:06 PM

@Ni...You have to understand that the opposite will happen.

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A little miracle Tuesday, 17 March 2026 01:24 PM

March 17 | 12:30 PM Update Record-breaking U-turn: Less than 24 hours after assuring the public of stable power, the Energy Minister is now warning of electricity disruptions. That assurance aged like milk.

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Kaddy Monday, 16 March 2026 01:40 PM

Why not use hydro power and coal to produce electricity?

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Go Home Monday, 16 March 2026 03:07 PM

Right. Then Power cuts next.

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