Electricity tariffs have been increased by 66 percent from today, the Ceylon Electricity Board said.
Accordingly the new fixed charges for electricity will be:
0- 30 Units increased from Rs.120 to Rs. 400
31- 60 Units increased from Rs.240 to Rs. 550
61- 90 Units increased from Rs.360 to Rs. 650
91- 120 Units increased from Rs.960 to Rs.1500
121- 180 Units increased from Rs.960 to Rs.1500
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) had approved a 66% electricity tariff increase, despite objections from PUCSL Chairman Janaka Ratnayake.
Three PUCSL members approved the 66% electricity tariff increase wile Ratnayake opposed.
Since a majority of the PUCSL members agreed the tariff increase has been approved.
The tariff revision is expected to be effective from 16th February 2023. (Colombo Gazette)
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