The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has confirmed that electricity tariffs will remain unchanged for the third quarter of 2026, rejecting calls for a price revision during the period.
The decision provides immediate clarity for households and businesses that have been navigating uncertainty over potential utility cost increases.
By maintaining current rates, the regulator aims to stabilize consumer spending and support industrial operations without adding to the cost burden.
This move follows earlier statements from the federal government dismissing reports of impending tariff hikes.
The government had previously indicated there were no plans to increase tariffs for any category of grid consumers, signaling a coordinated effort to manage inflationary pressures.
The stability in electricity pricing is particularly relevant for Sri Lanka’s ongoing economic recovery.