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Sri Lanka has determined to extend electrical energy costs with impact from April 1, the facility authorities mentioned.
The Public Utilities Fee of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) Chairman Okay.P.L. Chandralal mentioned on Monday (March 30, 2026) that the state energy entity, the Ceylon Electrical energy Board (CEB), had requested for an over 13.5% hike throughout totally different utilization blocks primarily based on the items consumed.
“Nonetheless, contemplating issues confronted by all sectors, households and industries could be topic to solely an 8.5% enhance,” Mr. Chandralal mentioned.
The tariff revision proposal submitted by CEB was analysed by the PUCSL, and after public consultations, the fee determined to extend the tariffs, he mentioned.
The tariff hike signifies that these consuming over 180 items would see a 25% enhance.
If the gasoline costs rise considerably, and CEB prices enhance by over 15%, the utility could make a brand new submission, he mentioned. “In that occasion, we’re ready to contemplate such a proposal.” Issuing tips to preserve power within the state sector, the Commissioner Normal of Important Providers mentioned that by 3 p.m., all air conditioners should be switched off in any respect state establishments.
All promoting hoardings illuminated should be switched off by 8 p.m. All native councils should take motion to modify off road lights between 6-10 pm and the nationwide grid provide should not be used to energy features participated by greater than 100 individuals.
Earlier this month, gasoline rationing system primarily based on a QR code was launched after weeks of lengthy queues at petrol retailers.
The federal government mentioned it was working with Russia to acquire crude in view of the present provide chain difficulties as a result of conflict within the West Asia.
The Tourism Authority introduced on Monday (March 30, 2026) that vacationer arrivals had dropped by over 18% by 25 March yr on yr, a direct fallout from the West Asia conflict.
Printed – March 31, 2026 12:37 pm IST