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Sri Lanka to Maintain Current Water Tariffs Until Mid-2026
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PoliticsEconomyTuesday, May 19, 2026

Sri Lanka to Maintain Current Water Tariffs Until Mid-2026

TLDR

  • Water tariffs to remain unchanged until mid-2026.

  • NWSDB analysis confirms current tariffs cover costs.

  • Cabinet approves freeze based on July 15, 2024 formula.

The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to maintain current water tariffs without revision for the first six months of 2026. This decision follows a proposal by the Minister of Housing, Construction and Water Supply. An analysis based on the National Water Supply and Drainage Board's 2025 financial statements confirmed that existing water tariffs are sufficient to cover operational costs. The move aligns with the semi-annual review requirement for water sales unit costs, as per the tariff formula approved on July 15, 2024.

2 Updates

Update #3\u00b7 May 20 · 12:36 AM

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to maintain current water tariffs without revision for the first six months of 2026. This decision, based on a proposal submitted by the Minister of Housing, Construction, and Water Supply, follows an analysis by the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) confirming that existing tariffs are sufficient to cover total operating expenses.

Update #2\u00b7 May 19 · 11:01 AM

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to maintain current water tariffs without revision for the first six months of 2026. This decision follows an analysis by the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB), which confirmed that existing tariffs are sufficient to cover total operating expenses. The review was conducted in line with the semi-annual tariff formula approved by the Cabinet on July 15, 2024, which requires assessments based on changes in key cost factors.

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