Colombo: The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has announced an 18% increase in electricity tariffs for high-use domestic consumers for the second and third quarters of 2026. This decision, reported by the Daily Mirror, specifically affects households with monthly electricity consumption exceeding 180 units.
According to Emirates News Agency, the tariff increase is aimed at offsetting a projected revenue shortfall of approximately Rs. 38 billion due to rising power generation costs. The PUCSL assured that there will be no price changes for households consuming fewer than 180 units per month, thus ensuring that the majority of households are not impacted by this adjustment.
The Sri Lankan government has agreed to provide a Rs. 15 billion subsidy to mitigate the impact of the revenue shortfall. Consequently, the PUCSL confirmed that only about 5% of the total consumer base will experience the price hike, effectively protecting 95% of the population from increased electricity costs. The new tariffs are set to take effect from midnight tomorrow, impacting several specific consumer categories in addition to high-usage domestic households.