Kanchana Wijesekera, Minister of Power and Energy, has stated that scheduled power outages will not be enforced as of today, February 16.
Minister Wijesekera stated during a press conference being held at the Ministry of Power’s premises that a plan had been developed to assure today’s uninterrupted power supply.
The Minister of Power and Energy assured that this proposal in no way covers the long-standing costs of the CEB or enables an additional income to the state institution.
Minister Kanchana Wijesekera further stated that arrangements have also been made with state banks to obtain the necessary fuel, naphtha, and coal for the production of electricity.
He said that due to this arrangement and the electricity tariff hike, the CEB will be able to provide an uninterrupted power supply from today.
The Minister added that once the recent tariff hike is implemented, there will be no need for another increase in electricity tariffs soon.
The announcement comes after the PUCSL approved an electricity tariff hike of 66% with effect from Wednesday, 15th February 2023.
