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IMF highlights 15% electricity tariff hike as key step for $344M tranche

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has acknowledged Sri Lanka’s continued progress under its economic reform program, with the country now nearing access to the next tranche of IMF funding worth approximately USD 344 million. Speaking…

Electricity tariffs increased by 15%

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The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has granted approval to increase electricity tariffs by 15% with effect from tomorrow (12). Speaking at a media briefing held in Colombo, the Chairman of the PUCSL Prof. K. P. L.…

CEB to submit electricity tariff reduction proposal to PUCSL today

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The proposal seeking to reduce electricity tariffs will be handed over to the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) during the course of the day, the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) says. Its spokesperson, Eng. Noel Priyantha…

Sajith files petition seeking to reduce electricity tariffs

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Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has filed a Fundamental Rights (FR) petition before the Supreme Court requesting for an order to reduce the current electricity tariffs. Meanwhile, a group including the Public Utilities Commission of…