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Minister Karunathilake: Future Electricity Bill Reductions Planned, No Tariff Changes Until September

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Minister Karunathilake: No tariff hikes until September.
Future bill cuts planned via renewables, efficiency.
Rs 15 billion subsidy for <180 unit users.

Minister of Energy Anura Karunathilake has outlined plans to reduce electricity bills in the future by increasing renewable energy contributions and improving hydropower efficiency to lower generation costs. He also confirmed that no further electricity tariff revisions will be sought until September. The minister made these statements on May 15th during a ceremony honouring employees who opted for voluntary retirement under the ongoing electricity sector restructuring program, emphasizing a commitment to enhanced efficiency.

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Update #2\u00b7 May 21 · 8:02 AM

Minister of Energy Anura Karunathilaka confirmed in Parliament today (21) that the government will not seek an increase in electricity tariffs from the PUCSL until September. He also noted that the government has provided a subsidy of Rs 15 billion for consumers using less than 180 units, with the direct impact of the latest revision felt by those exceeding this usage.

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