COLOMBO, Nov. 4 -- The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has reduced a proposed 2.88% electricity tariff increase for the fourth quarter of 2026 (October-December) to 1.46% following its preliminary review of cost estimates submitted by the National System Operator (NSO) and requests made by the distribution licensee, Electricity Distribution Lanka (Pvt) Ltd (EDL).

The Commission said it had initiated the tariff review process and held a public consultation on the proposed revision. It has also decided to seek further views and recommendations from relevant stakeholders before finalizing the adjustment.

Electricity demand for the October-December period has been forecast at 4,796 gigawatt-hours (GWh), with hydropower expe...