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Demand for electricity decreased

By Sahan Rathanasekara

August 10, 2022

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka says that the electricity demand in Sri Lanka has decreased by 25% in the last two months.

Its chairman Mr. Janaka Ratnayake mentioned that the electricity demand has decreased by about 7% due to the electricity cut.

And the remaining 15% has decreased due to the prevailing temperature.

Mr. Janaka Ratnayake mentioned that due to the increase in electricity bill rates by 75% from today, a further reduction in electricity consumption can be expected.