EconomyPoliticsSaturday, May 9, 2026

Sri Lanka Electricity Tariffs Increase by 18% for High-Consumption Households

TLDR

18% tariff hike for 180+ unit users starts May 11th.
95% unaffected; 180 units or less remain subsidized.
2026 Q2/Q3 revision cites rising fuel costs.
Impacts homes, businesses, hotels, factories.

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has announced an 18% increase in electricity tariffs for domestic consumers exceeding 180 electricity units per month. This revision, confirmed by PUCSL Chairman Prof. K.P.L. Chandralal, will not affect the majority of households. Approximately 95% of domestic consumers, using 180 units or less, will see no change in their electricity bills due to a government subsidy of Rs. 15 billion. The increase is attributed to rising electricity production costs.

Story Update

Update #2\u00b7 May 11 · 12:32 AM

The Public Utilities Commission has approved an 18% electricity tariff increase for households consuming over 180 units, effective from May 11th. This revision applies to the second and third quarters of 2026 and is attributed to rising fuel costs for electricity generation. The decision has drawn objections and is expected to impact various sectors, including homes, places of worship, businesses, hotels, and factories. A previous tariff revision for the second quarter, approved on April 1st, had proposed an increase between 8% and 14.4%.

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