Fresh revelations suggest Sri Lankan households may soon face another electricity tariff hike, deepening public anxiety amid an already fragile economic recovery.
The Electricity Users’ Association has raised serious concerns after information emerged that the Ceylon Electricity Board and the Minister in charge of the subject have planned to increase electricity tariffs by eleven percent (11%).
According to the Association, these details were disclosed during internal discussions and point to an impending revision that could directly impact domestic and industrial electricity consumers across the country. The issue was made public by the National Secretary of the Association, Sanjeewa Dhammika, while addressing a media briefing held in Colombo.
Elaborating further, the Secretary stated that the formal proposal for the eleven percent tariff increase is expected to be submitted by the Minister responsible for power and energy in the near future. He warned that such a move comes at a time when consumers are already struggling with rising living costs, inflationary pressure and stagnant incomes.
The Electricity Users’ Association stressed that any increase in electricity tariffs under the current economic conditions would place an additional burden on households, small businesses and essential service providers. The Association called for transparency, public consultation and a consumer focused approach before any final decision is taken on electricity pricing.
