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Energy Ministry differs on electricity tariffs (Update)

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Hours after the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) announced a 20% average reduction in electricity tariffs effective from midnight today (Jan. 17), the Energy Ministry has stated that the tariff revision would be implemented only upon receiving approval from the Finance Ministry.

In a media release, the Ministry has said that the proposals should be first officially received and thereafter they would need Finance Ministry advice.

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(Previous News : January 17, 2025 3.05pm)

Electricity tariffs slashed by 20%

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has decided to slash electricity tariffs by an overall average of 20 percent.

The tariff reduction will affect all consumer categories and will come into effect from midnight today (Jan. 17).

The PUCSL’s proposed reductions are as follows; 

  • Domestic tariff – reduced by 20%
  • Places of worship – reduce by 21%
  • Hotels – reduced by 31%
  • Industries – reduced by 30%
  • Government Institutions – reduced by 11%

Electricity tariffs reduction (Domestic)

  • 0-30 units reduced by 29%
  • 31-60 by 28%
  • 61-90 by 19%
  • 91-180 by 18%
  • More than 180 by 19%

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