The PUCSL asks the CEB to fulfil the conditions associated with electricity tariff hikes

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) on Thursday announced revisions to electricity charges coming into force yesterday on a request made by the Ceylon Electricity Board. The PUCSL has urged the CEB to comply with the conditions, which were set for the tariff approvals granted on February 14 and June 30 this year but have not yet been fulfilled. The CEB had made the request from the PUCSL to increase electricity tariffs once again, citing the need to cover the costs for thermal power generation during the months when arid weather conditions were prevalent across the country. Revised fixed charges, which will be in place until June 30, 2024, are as follows: Domestic category 0-30 kWh – increased from Rs. 150 to Rs. 180 31-60 kWh – increased from Rs. 300 to Rs. 360 61-90 kWh – increased from Rs. 400 to Rs. 480 91-120 kWh – increased from Rs. 1,000 to Rs. 1,180 121-180 kWh – increased from Rs. 1,500 to Rs. 1,770 181 kWh and above – increased from Rs. 2,000 to Rs. 2,360 Religious and charitable institutions category 0–30 kWh: increased from Rs. 150 to Rs. 18031–90 kWh; increased from Rs. 250 to Rs. 30091–120 kWh; increased from Rs. 600 to Rs. 710121–180 kWh; increased from Rs. 1,500 to Rs. 1,770 181 kWh and above; increased from Rs. 2,000 to Rs. 2,360