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Sri Lanka’s electricity tariffs to increase by 75%

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The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) today granted permission to increase the electricity tariff by 75% from tomorrow (August 10), PUCSL Chairman Janaka Rathnayake said.

Accordingly, Rs.198 will be added to the electricity bill for customers who use up to 30 units.

PUCSL Chairman Janaka Rathnayake said that the electricity tariff will be increased by 200% from 30 to 60 units.

According to PUCSL, although the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) had asked for a tariff hike of 276% for the use of 60 to 90 units, PUCSL has allowed only up to 125%.

Accordingly, Rs.599 increase for electricity usage between 31 to 60 units, Rs.1,461 increase for 61 to 90 units and Rs.2,900 increase for 90 to 120 units.