The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has announced a proposed increase in domestic electricity tariffs, which, if approved, would raise both the fixed and unit charges across all consumption brackets.
According to the proposed tariff structure, households using between 0–30 units (kWh) per month would see their fixed charge increase from Rs. 75 to Rs. 90, while the unit rate would rise from Rs. 4 to Rs. 4.75.
The most significant increase is expected for high-usage households consuming more than 181 units per month. Their fixed monthly charge would increase from Rs. 2,000 to Rs. 2,370, and the unit rate would jump from Rs. 52 to Rs. 61.55.
Here’s a breakdown of the current and proposed rates:
| Monthly Usage (kWh) | Current Unit Rate | Proposed Unit Rate | Current Fixed Charge | Proposed Fixed Charge |
| 0–30 | Rs. 4 | Rs. 4.75 | Rs. 75 | Rs. 90 |
| 31–60 | Rs. 6 | Rs. 7.00 | Rs. 200 | Rs. 235 |
| 61–90 | Rs. 14 | Rs. 16.60 | Rs. 400 | Rs. 475 |
| 91–120 | Rs. 20 | Rs. 23.65 | Rs. 1000 | Rs. 1185 |
| 121–180 | Rs. 33 | Rs. 39.05 | Rs. 1500 | Rs. 1775 |
| Above 181 | Rs. 52 | Rs. 61.55 | Rs. 2000 | Rs. 2370 |
The PUCSL noted that the revision is part of a routine adjustment process aimed at reflecting rising operational costs and ensuring the sustainability of electricity supply.
Public feedback will be considered before the final approval is granted.
