The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) commenced holding public consultation sessions from yesterday (24) to 18 March on the proposal submitted by the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) to revise electricity tariffs for the second quarter of this year (2026). The public can submit comments and suggestions verbally and in writing. The sessions are expected to cover all nine Provinces, and following the conclusion of the consultations, the PUCSL will decide on the proposed tariff revision after considering public submissions and other relevant factors.

The CEB submitted its proposal to the PUCSL on 13 February, seeking a 13.56 per cent increase in electricity tariffs for the second quarter of 2026, effective from 1 April to 30 June. Previously, the CEB had also proposed an 11.57% electricity tariff increase for the first quarter of 2026, however, the proposal did not receive approval from the PUCSL.

Accordingly, submissions can be sent to the following address or through the listed channels: “Public Consultation on the Second Electricity Tariff Revision for 2026”, The Chairperson, PUCSL, Sixth Floor, Bank of Ceylon Merchant Tower, 28, St. Michael’s Road, Colombo 3; fax 011 2392641; WhatsApp 0764271030; electronic mail - info@pucsl.gov.lk; website - www.pucsl.gov.lk; and Facebook - www.facebook.com/pucsl. In addition to written submissions, the Commission will hold a series of public hearings where citizens can provide oral feedback. Registration to attend can be done by contacting the following numbers: 7 March - District Secretariat Auditorium, Ampara 0770399119; 11 March - District Secretariat Auditorium, Vavuniya 0770399119; 12 March - Divisional Secretariat Auditorium, Matale 0714393018; 16 March - District Secretariat Auditorium, Hambantota 0714393018; and 18 March - Bandaranaike Memorial Conference Hall, Colombo 0772943193.