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PUCSL announces 20% average electricity tariff reduction from today
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has announced a 20% average reduction in electricity tariffs, effective from midnight today (17), PUCSL’s Director of Communications, Jayanath Herath, confirmed.
The revised tariffs will apply for the first six months of the year.
Herath explained that the decision was made after carefully reviewing the tariff revision proposals and cost data submitted by the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB), alongside the PUCSL’s counter-proposals and public feedback. This process was conducted in accordance with Section 30 of the Sri Lanka Electricity Act No. 20 of 2009 and PUCSL regulations.
Under the revised tariff structure:
- Households consuming up to 30 units will see a 29% reduction.
- Consumers using between 31–60 units will receive a 28% reduction.
- Those using between 61–90 units will benefit from a 19% reduction.
- Households consuming 91–180 units will have an 18% reduction.
- Usage exceeding 180 units will see a 19% reduction.
Additionally, the tariff reductions extend to other sectors:
- Public sector – 11% reduction
- Hotel sector – 31% reduction
- Industrial sector– 30% reduction
- Religious institutions – 21% reduction
- Street lighting – 11% reduction
The revised electricity tariffs, as outlined by the PUCSL, aim to ease the financial burden on consumers across multiple sectors.
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