Middle East Conflict Drives Up Power Generation Costs, Sri Lanka to Increase Electricity Prices by 5/11
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Sri Lanka's Public Utilities Commission announced an electricity price hike of up to 18% starting May 11, due to rising thermal power generation costs caused by the Middle East conflict. This follows a 40% increase last month and affects users consuming over 180 kWh monthly, as well as industrial sectors.