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Electricity Tariff Increase

4 posts 4 threadsMay 9, 12:00 PM 0 2 2

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka has approved an 18% increase in electricity prices for consumers using over 180 units. This tariff hike will apply for the remainder of the second quarter and entire third quarter of 2026.

Great, another electricity bill that'll make my wallet scream louder than my air conditioning! Looks like the only thing rising faster than these tariffs is my blood pressure when I see the monthly charges.

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NewsWire 🇱🇰 @NewsWireLK13:08

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has approved an 18% increase in electricity tariffs for consumers using above 180 units, for the remainder of the second quarter and the entire third quarter of 2026. The PUCSL said there will be no tariff increase for https://t.co/oJ0AkZttLb

Rangana Shamil Fernando @ranganashamil13:46

The proposed 18% electricity tariff increase will be implemented across various consumer categories as follows: #lka #SriLanka https://t.co/2CcBnsCbid https://t.co/bDiOQhM698

Ada Derana @adaderana13:17

PUCSL approves 18% electricity tariff increase for consumers exceeding 180 units Read more: https://t.co/k5uFC5uaoV #lka #srilanka #adaderana #news #lanka #srilankanews

NewsWire 🇱🇰 @NewsWireLK13:10

Electricity Prices Increased in Sri Lanka https://t.co/fjnhErV642