PUCSL announces electricity tariff revision from April 1

Colombo, March 30 (Daily Mirror) - The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has announced a revision to electricity tariffs, with the new rates set to take effect from April 1.

The revision comes despite an earlier proposal by the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) seeking an overall tariff increase of 13.56% for all sectors for the second quarter of this year.

The PUCSL stated that the approved tariff adjustment was finalized following its review process, although details on the extent of the increase across different consumer categories are yet to be fully disclosed.

The move is expected to impact electricity consumers nationwide, as authorities continue efforts to balance rising energy costs and financial sustainability in the power sector.

Accordingly, consumers with electricity usage of less than 30 units will be charged 4.3% of the monthly cost, amounting to Rs. 15.

Electricity consumption between 31–60 units will be charged 6.9% of the monthly cost, amounting to Rs. 45. Consumption between 61–90 units will also be charged 6.9% of the monthly cost, amounting to Rs. 120. Consumption between 91–180 units will be charged 7.2% of the monthly cost, amounting to Rs. 420.

The commission has decided not to impose any tariff revisions for religious and charitable purposes for monthly electricity usage below 180 units. A 9.6% electricity tariff revision will be imposed on religious places for usage exceeding 120 units per month.

Meanwhile, an 8% electricity tariff revision will be imposed on general-purpose consumers. A 14.4% tariff increase will apply to government institutions. The hotel sector will see a 9.9% increase, while tariffs for industrial purposes will rise by 8.7%.