CEB Seeks 11.57% Electricity Tariff Hike

CEB Seeks 11.57% Electricity Tariff Hike

COLOMBO(News 1st); The Ceylon Electricity Board has submitted a proposal to the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka, requesting a tariff increase - Get the latest breaking news and top stories from Sri Lanka, the latest political news, sports news, weather updates, exam results, business news, entertainment news, world news and much more from News 1st, Sri Lanka's leading news network.

CEB expects 11.57% electricity tariff hike in first quarter of 2026 - Business News LK

The proposal has been submitted to the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka, which is responsible for reviewing and approving tariff revisions. Reason for proposed increase In its submission, the CEB said it expects a financial deficit of Rs. 13,094 million during the period from January to March 2026. According to the Board, this shortfall makes a tariff increase of 11.57 per cent necessary for the first quarter. The CEB noted that any diff…

CEB seeks 11.57% electricity tariff hike for early 2026

The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has asked the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) to approve an 11.57 percent increase in electricity tariffs for the first three months of 2026. The PUCSL said it will decide on the proposed increase only after following due procedures and holding discussions on the request. According to PUCSL documents, the proposed tariff revision will apply to electricity use from January to March 2026. The cha…

Sri Lanka power utility seeks electricity tariff hike of 11.57-pct

Sri Lanka’s Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has proposed a tariff increase of 11.57% to boost revenues and recover part of the losses incurred in the last quarter. This tariff adjustment, intended for the first quarter of 2026, takes into account various factors including fuel availability and prices, hydro inflows, plant maintenance schedules, energy demand, interest rates, transmission and distribution adjustments, and government policies, acco…

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The Sri Lankan government has unveiled a transformative National Electricity Policy, opening it for public feedback until January 9, 2026. The policy outlines sweeping reforms in pricing, regulation, and renewable energy expansion while emphasizing financial sustainability and cost-reflective tariffs in the nation’s electricity sector. Issued under the amended Sri Lanka Electricity Act by the Ministry of Energy, the policy signals a decisive shi…