The government has decided not to increase water tariffs during the next six months, despite prevailing economic pressures, Minister of Water Supply Susil Ranasinghe announced.
He explained that although water tariffs are reviewed every six months under the annual procedure, no revision was made in the first half of the year, and rates will remain unchanged from July 1 to December 31.
The Minister cited the absence of major additional expenditure for water purification as a key reason.
While electricity bills rose by 18%, he noted this impacts only about 12% of total water costs, adding just Rs. 2.50 per unit, a minimal increase, he said.
“Costs have risen only slightly in recent months. Therefore, to avoid inconveniencing the public, the government has decided not to revise water tariffs for the next six months as well,” Ranasinghe said.
With this decision, consumers will continue to access water at current rates, free from any additional financial burden in the months ahead. (Newswire)