Sri Lanka, Oct. 15 -- The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has decided not to increase electricity tariffs, rejecting a proposal by the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) to raise rates by 6.8 percent to cover a revenue deficit of Rs. 7.7 billion in the final quarter of 2025.

Addressing the media, PUCSL Chairman Prof. K. P. L. Chandralal said the CEB had later revised its proposal, seeking an increase of Rs. 20.8 billion.

However, following staff analysis and extensive public consultations held across all nine provinces - with nearly 500 participants submitting written and oral feedback - the Commission ruled to keep the current electricity tariffs unchanged. The existing rates will remain effective from midnight tonight un...