CEB seeks 13.56% electricity tariff hike for April–June period

Colombo, February 14 (Daily Mirror) - The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has submitted a proposal to the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) seeking a 13.56 percent increase in electricity tariffs for the second quarter of this year.

According to the proposal, the revised tariffs are intended to be implemented from April 01 to June 30.

Under the proposed revision, the charge for 0–30 units is expected to increase from Rs. 4.50 to Rs. 5.11 per unit, while the rate for 31–60 units is set to rise from Rs. 8.00 to Rs. 9.08.

The tariff for 61–90 units, currently Rs. 18.50, is proposed to increase to Rs. 21.01. For 91–120 units, the existing rate of Rs. 24.00 is expected to be revised to Rs. 27.25.

Meanwhile, the charge for 121–180 units is set to increase from Rs. 41.00 to Rs. 46.56 per unit.

For consumption exceeding 181 units, the CEB has proposed raising the tariff from Rs. 61.00 to Rs. 69.27.

The proposal is currently under review by the Public Utilities Commission, which will decide on the approval and implementation of the new electricity tariff structure.