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Coal Procurement Financial Summary
Comparison of retained funds versus estimated losses from coal shipments.
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Coal quality costs excluded from future electricity tariff revisions
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) decided that only reasonable costs related to the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity will influence tariff adjustments. This decision ensures that expenses stemming from coal quality issues or other unjustified costs remain outside the scope of consumer pricing.The Commission previously rejected additional costs linked to coal quality and other unreasonable expenditures during the last tariff review.Following a unanimous decision, the PUCSL confirmed that any such unfair expenses will continue to be excluded from all upcoming electricity tariff revisions.
Sri Lanka's Coal Crisis: Unraveling the Supply Scandal
Devdiscourse News Desk | Colombo | Updated: 12-04-2026 10:21 IST | Created: 12-04-2026 10:21 IST The Sri Lankan government has taken drastic measures by sealing the headquarters of the state-run Lanka Coal Company in response to accusations of distributing subpar coal, which has led to significant economic repercussions for the nation.The move comes after the Crime Investigation Department (CID) entered the premises on Saturday, following a formal complaint by the Secretary to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. The complaint seeks an extensive investigation into coal imports for power generation that date back to 2009.Authorities have deployed security at the sealed office while auditing irregularities in the procurement process. These include altering tender deadlines and biased treatment towards certain suppliers. The issue of fines for suppliers providing below-standard coal further highlights the scandal.
PUCSL Excludes Coal Quality Costs from Tariff Revisions
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has announced that additional costs arising from coal quality will not be factored into future electricity tariff revisions. In its latest decision, the Commission emphasized that only reasonable costs directly related to the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity will be considered when revising tariffs. PUCSL clarified ...
Sri Lanka's Fuel Crisis: Government's Response and Challenges (2026)
The Fuel Crisis and Government Response: A Double-Edged Sword The ongoing conflict between the US-Israel axis and Iran has sent shockwaves through the global energy market, leaving countries like Sri Lanka grappling with soaring fuel prices. The government's response, a Rs. 100 billion relief package, is a double-edged sword.
