Electricity Tariff Revision Proposal for 2026 Submitted to Public Utilities Commission

A proposal relating to the electricity tariff revision for 2026 has been submitted to the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) by the relevant institutions in the country's electricity sector.

The proposal, covering the period from January to December 2026, was submitted on October 29, 2026. A public consultation process has also commenced to obtain public views and suggestions regarding the proposed revision.

In preparing the proposal, several factors have been taken into consideration, including the National System Operator (NSO), electricity supply costs and expenses associated with electricity distribution operations.

According to the estimates presented, the total electricity generation requirement for 2026 is projected at 4,796 gigawatt-hours (GWh), with the estimated overall cost amounting to Rs. 117,294 million.

The proposal also includes details of electricity generation volumes and associated costs according to different sources of power generation.

The Public Utilities Commission has provided an opportunity for members of the public to submit their views and recommendations as part of the consultation process.

During today's public consultation, representatives of the Public Utilities Commission and the National System Operator provided further explanations regarding the proposal and its objectives.

Director General of the Public Utilities Commission, Damitha Kumarasinghe, explained the purpose of the consultation.

Further comments were made by NSO representatives Buddhika Samaraweera and Bathiya Amarakon.