Sri Lanka, Nov. 8 -- A dispute has arisen between the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) and the National System Operator (NSO) regarding a proposed electricity tariff revision for the final quarter of 2026.

The regulator's consultation assessment projects a Rs. 4.4 billion revenue deficit requiring a tariff adjustment, whereas the NSO contends that no increase is necessary and that the sector will reach a break-even position.

The disagreement stems from differing financial projections and interpretations of sectoral submissions.

The PUCSL identified a overall revenue gap of Rs. 4.4 billion comprising a Rs. 3.3 billion operating deficit for October-December (with total supply costs forecast at Rs. 157.3 billion against Rs...