The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has announced that it has decided not to revise electricity tariffs.
Addressing the media today, PUCSL Chairman Prof. K.P.L. Chandralal said that the existing tariff will remain for the next three months, effective from midnight today (14 Oct.).
Prof. K.P.L. Chandralal noted that the decision was taken after reviewing written and oral submissions received during the public consultation process held on the proposed tariff revision.
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) had submitted a tariff review proposal on 27th August 2025, covering the quarter of October–December 2025, in accordance with Section 30 of the Sri Lanka Electricity Act No. 20 of 2009.
The CEB has requested a 6.8% tariff increase, citing rising costs in generation, distribution, and finance.
The PUCSL last approved an electricity tariff hike of 15% on 12th June 2025. (Newswire)
