News Today: Electricity Tariffs Increased from Today in Sri Lanka

The electricity tariffs increased from today in Sri Lanka, following an official announcement by the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL). The overall tariff hike stands at 15%, impacting all user categories, from domestic consumers to government and industrial sectors. This move follows public consultations and a comprehensive review of cost structures proposed by the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB), which originally sought an 18.3% hike.

Domestic Users:

• 0–30 units: 8% increase. Unit rate rises from Rs. 4.00 to Rs. 4.50. Fixed charge goes from Rs. 75 to Rs. 80.

• 31–60 units: New unit price is Rs. 8 (up from Rs. 6), and fixed charge is Rs. 210.

• 61–90 units: Unit price jumps to Rs. 18.50 (from Rs. 14); fixed charge remains Rs. 400.

• 91–120 units: Rs. 24 per unit (up from Rs. 20); fixed charge Rs. 1,000.

• 121–180 units: Rs. 41 per unit (up from Rs. 33).

• Above 180 units: Rs. 61 per unit (up from Rs. 52); fixed charge now Rs. 2,100.

Revenue Impact by Usage Tier:

• 0–30 units: +9% revenue

• 31–60 units: +11%

• 61–90 units: +12%

• 91–180 units: +15%

• Over 180 units: +17%

D-TOU (Time-of-use): +17% contribution expected, supporting efficient load management.

Non-Domestic Increases:

• General Purpose: +14%

• Government: +16%

• Hotels: +15%

• Industrial: +15%

• Religious/Charity: +12%

• Street Lighting: +11%

EV Charging Stations: No tariff changes.

• Peak Hours: DC = Rs. 111/kWh, AC = Rs. 90/kWh

• Daytime: DC = Rs. 87/kWh, AC = Rs. 70/kWh

• Off-Peak: DC = Rs. 53/kWh, AC = Rs. 40/kWh

This revision is seen as a strategic move to align energy costs with rising operational demands and to stabilize national power supply.