Sri Lanka’s National System Operator (NSO) has submitted an updated report on energy costs and generation schedules for the second quarter of 2026, citing rising fuel prices and operational constraints.
The NSO, Sri Lanka’s central authority responsible for coordinating electricity generation and managing the power grid, ensures a stable and efficient supply of electricity across the country.
The report highlights a shift toward diesel‑powered generation at certain plants and warns that increasing fuel expenses and logistical challenges threaten the financial stability of the utility provider. It requests guidance from the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) on measures to manage these economic impacts and justifies higher tariffs through detailed data tables.
Fuel price discrepancies are a key driver, with diesel now costing LKR 382 per liter for Independent Power Producers and Electricity Generation Licensees, above the LKR 376 per liter used in PUCSL’s March 30 decision. The NSO attributes the higher costs primarily to the KCCP 2 and Sobadhanavi dispatches.
The latest tariff revision request comes after the electricity price adjustment that took effect on April 1, 2026. Under that revision, small‑scale consumers using up to 30 units saw modest increases, while heavier users faced hikes of up to 25 per cent in unit charges. (NewsWire)
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