Energy minister says electricity supply stable for now, future disruptions possible

March 17, 2026 at 12:15 PM

Sri Lanka may face power cuts in the future despite efforts to maintain an uninterrupted supply, Minister of Energy Kumara Jayakody told Parliament today (17).

He noted that, so far, no power cuts have been implemented despite the ongoing fuel issue due to the conflict in the Middle East region.

The Minister was responding to a question raised by Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa regarding the likelihood of electricity disruptions.

“We have so far maintained supply without disconnecting electricity, even for one hour. However, a time may come when we will have to implement power cuts,” Minister Jayakody said. (Newswire)