The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) will conduct a public consultation to gather opinions on a proposed electricity tariff increase for the second quarter of 2026.

The consultation period runs from 25 February to 18 March.

The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has requested approval to increase electricity tariffs by 13.56% for the period from 1 April to 30 June, 2026.

During the consultation, members of the public can submit written comments or present oral statements at designated locations. The scheduled oral submission sessions are:

March 7 – Ampara  

March 11 – Vavuniya  

March 12 – Matale  

March 16 – Hambantota  

March 18 – Final session

The PUCSL emphasised that the final decision on the tariff revision will be made after considering all public input.