Economy & Market

Electricity tariffs increased with effect from April 1

Accordingly, the electricity tariff revision will come into effect from April 1.

The Ceylon Electricity Board earlier requested a 13.56% electricity tariff revision from the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka for the second quarter of this year.

Under electricity revision announced by the PUCSL:

For the 0–30 units category, electricity tariffs will rise by 4.3%, resulting in a monthly increase of Rs. 15.
For the 31–60 units category, tariffs will go up by 6.9%, with a monthly increase of Rs. 45.
For the 61–90 units category, tariffs are also increased by 6.9%, translating to a monthly rise of Rs. 120.
For the 91–120 units category, tariffs will rise by 7.1%, leading to a monthly increase of Rs. 420.
For consumption above 180 units, electricity tariffs see a 25% increase, marking the highest rise under this adjustment, according to the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka.

Source - Ada Derana