April 12, Colombo (LNW): Sri Lanka’s electricity regulator has reaffirmed its stance that households and businesses will not be burdened with extra charges stemming from complications in the coal sector when power tariffs are revised.
In an official communication, the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka made it clear that only justified expenses linked directly to the production, transmission, and delivery of electricity will be taken into account when determining pricing adjustments.
The Commission emphasised that its most recent tariff revision deliberately excluded any supplementary costs tied to coal-related issues, as well as other expenditures deemed excessive or unjustifiable. This approach, it noted, is intended to protect consumers from inefficiencies and external disruptions beyond their control.
Looking ahead, the regulator has unanimously agreed to maintain this policy, ensuring that any future revisions to electricity tariffs will similarly omit coal-related surcharges and other questionable costs. The move signals a continued effort to promote transparency and fairness in the country’s energy pricing framework.
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