Sri Lanka announces electricity tariff hike as Middle East conflict drives energy costs higher

Sri Lanka announces electricity tariff hike as Middle East conflict drives energy costs higher

Sri Lanka is set to increase electricity tariffs by as much as 18 percent starting Monday, as the country struggles with rising energy production costs linked to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. According to the Public Utilities Commission, the increase will mainly affect high-volume electricity users consuming more than 180 kilowatt hours per […]

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Sri Lanka Urges EV Owners to Rethink Charging Habits Amid Growing Energy Strain

Sri Lanka Urges EV Owners to Rethink Charging Habits Amid Growing Energy Strain

Sri Lanka has issued a clear and urgent message to electric vehicle owners: rethink when you charge your cars. The government is encouraging drivers to shift their charging routines from night-time to daytime hours, as rising electricity demand after sunset is putting significant pressure on the national power grid. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake recently addressed […]

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