The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) is scheduled to announce its final decision on electricity tariff revisions for the second quarter of 2026 at 2.00 pm today (30).
The announcement follows the conclusion of the public consultation process, which gathered islandwide feedback, including a final session held in the Western Province.
The PUCSL is currently reviewing a proposal submitted by the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) on February 13, seeking a 13.56% increase in electricity tariffs for the April–June period.
The CEB cited a projected revenue shortfall of Rs. 15.8 billion, with total supply costs estimated at Rs. 136.5 billion against expected revenue of Rs. 116.9 billion under existing tariffs.
According to the submission, the proposed increase would be applied uniformly across all consumer categories.
The PUCSL’s decision later today will determine whether the proposed hike is implemented, marking the official tariff adjustment for the second quarter of 2026. (Newswire)