The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake

New Democratic Front· National List· 19 February 2025 ·Oral question: Oral Question No. 179/2024: CEB Payment of Loans and Staff Emoluments

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The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake asked for clarification on whether electricity tariffs would be increased, noting that the average selling price of Rs. 28–29 is below the production cost of Rs. 39.30. He stressed the need to balance the financial viability of the utility with avoiding excessive burdens on consumers.

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¶ 01 Your average selling price is about Rs. 28–29, while production cost is Rs. 39.30. Will there be an increase? We need clarity to avoid bankrupting the utility while avoiding undue burden on consumers.

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Source: Hansard, Wednesday, 19 February 2025 ·No. 1740397565032971 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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