The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka has determined that no revision to electricity tariffs is necessary for the third quarter of 2026, citing a minimal 0.3 percent increase in supply costs.
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) announced that electricity tariffs will remain unchanged during the third quarter of 2026, maintaining the rate structure applied in the second quarter. The decision follows a comprehensive review of electricity supply cost projections submitted by the National System Operator.
PUCSL determined that despite rising generation expenses, the increase in electricity supply costs for the quarter amounts to only 0.3 percent, equivalent to approximately Rs. 417 million. This modest elevation was deemed insufficient to warrant a tariff adjustment. According to PUCSL's financial calculations, the estimated supply cost for the third quarter stands at Rs. 159,274 million. When combined with a carried-forward balance of Rs. 26,753 million from earlier quarters, total costs reach Rs. 186,027 million.
The Commission stated that revenue from current tariffs, projected at Rs. 156,244 million, will be supplemented by additional income sources totaling Rs. 29,806 million. These supplementary funds include a Rs. 6,943 million profit from 2025, government subsidies of Rs. 9,650 million for consumers, and Rs. 17,213 million allocated for the National System Operator's operations. With these combined revenue sources, total projected income reaches Rs. 185,610 million, creating a deficit of only Rs. 417 million against costs.
