Sri Lanka will raise electricity prices starting April 1. The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka approved an 8.5 percent hike for households and industries.
Key takeaways
Quick scan — what you need to know:
- Sri Lanka will raise electricity prices starting April 1.
- The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka approved an 8.5 percent hike for households and industries.
- Those using over 180 units will see a 25 percent increase.
- Energy conservation measures are also being implemented in the state sector.
Background
What led here, in plain terms:
- Sri Lanka will raise electricity prices starting April 1.
- The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka approved an 8.5 percent hike for households and industries.
- Those using over 180 units will see a 25 percent increase.
- Energy conservation measures are also being implemented in the state sector.
Why it matters
Why readers and decision-makers should care:
- Sri Lanka will raise electricity prices starting April 1.
- The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka approved an 8.5 percent hike for households and industries.
- Those using over 180 units will see a 25 percent increase.