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Sitting of Tuesday, 6 January 2026

10th Parliament· 21 debates· 256 speeches· 78 speakers

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  15. 15 Oral question Oral Question under Standing Order 27(2): National Electricity Policy (Hon. Sajith Premadasa) 7 speeches
    • The Hon. Speaker procedural
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    • The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB

      AI summary Sajith Premadasa questioned the Government’s proposed national electricity policy and alleged a divergence from election pledges to reduce bills and expand low-cost renewable generation. He asked whether the CEB had sought an 11.57% tariff increase for early 2026, whether impact assessments and technical or economic studies would be tabled, and whether public consultation should be extended due to disaster conditions. He also sought clarification on possible removal of cross-subsidies, introduction of time-of-use payments for renewable energy, changes to pricing for wind, small hydro and biomass, and compensation or curtailment arrangements for contracted generators.

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    • The Hon. Kumara Jayakody - Minister of Energy JJB

      AI summary Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody said the CEB has proposed to the PUCSL an 11.57 per cent electricity tariff increase for January–March 2026 to cover a projected Rs. 13,094 million net deficit, while noting that no assessment has been made of impacts on low- and middle-income households, small businesses, or public institutions. He stated that the Government remains committed to reducing the average unit cost from Rs. 37 to Rs. 25 over three years through competitive procurement, including recent lower-cost wind and battery storage tenders. He said consultations on the National Electricity Policy and tariff methodology are under way, with comments open until 09 January, and that the Government is moving toward cost-reflective tariffs while maintaining support for vulnerable consumers. He also defended draft changes to rooftop solar pricing and future procurement, saying new capacity should be obtained competitively and curtailment would occur only for genuine technical reasons.

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    • The Hon. Sajith Premadasa SJB

      AI summary Sajith Premadasa criticized the Government for raising electricity tariffs without conducting an impact assessment on low- and middle-income households and small businesses. He argued that the increases in electricity and fuel prices contradicted election promises on tariff reductions, pricing formula changes, renewable energy, and IMF conditions. He urged the Government to renegotiate IMF conditions in light of Cyclone “Ditwah,” convene an international donors’ conference, and implement relief measures.

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    • The Hon. Kumara Jayakody - Minister of Energy JJB

      AI summary The Minister defended the Government’s electricity and fuel pricing policy, stating that past failures to revise prices, service debts, and pay generators were now being addressed. He said the average electricity price had been reduced from Rs. 37 in July 2024 to Rs. 29, and argued that further reductions depend on lowering power purchase costs, including renewable energy purchase prices. On petroleum pricing, he said landed cost alone cannot determine prices because distribution and other costs must be included, and stated that the Government had recently absorbed losses rather than increasing fuel prices.

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