Politicians trying to increase tariffs using fear – PUCSL Chief

The Chairman of the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka warned that the political authority is attempting to increase the electricity tariff by inciting fear among the public.

On Tuesday (6) Sri Lanka's Minister of Power and Energy Minister warned of extended power cuts next year if electricity tariffs are not increased.

The Minister told Parliament that the power cuts may be extended to six hours a day.

The Minister said though the Chairman of the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka says the move is illegal, the Ministry of Power and Energy has sought approval from the country's Attorney General. 

Minister Kanchana Wijesekera stressed that the electricity tariffs must be amended from January 2023, adding the PUCSL cannot disregard a legal matter.