The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has confirmed a 15% increase in electricity tariffs for household (domestic) consumers. This new price will take effect on June 12, 2025.

Industries and Tourism Sectors Affected:
Industries will face a 20.5% increase in electricity prices.
Business sector will see a 20.2% increase in their electricity costs.

This tariff increase is part of Sri Lanka’s efforts to meet the requirements for the next payout in its $2.9 billion program with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Electricity Bill Price and Previous Reductions:

  • In January 2025, the government had reduced power prices by 20%.
  • A 23% reduction was made in July 2024.
  • Earlier, in March 2024, there was also a 21% price cut.

The hike comes after earlier proposals for a higher increase of 18.3% by the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) for the period from June to December.

Note: You can use the Electricity Bill Calculator to simplify the calculation.

Domestic bill comparison

UnitsTariff before Jan 2025Last TariffNew TariffChange
30280.00195.00215.00-23%
60700.00500.00585.00-16%
901,840.001,480.001,720.00-7%
1203,340.002,680.003,040.00-9%
1505,100.004,170.004,770.00-6%
1806,360.005,160.006,000.00-6%
2108,810.007,220.008,430.00-4%
24010,760.008,780.0010,260.00-5%
27012,710.0010,340.0012,090.00-5%
30014,660.0011,900.0013,920.00-5%