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chandrasena bribery case two suspects who introduced unknown sureties further remanded

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Sri Lanka's electricity sector faces regulatory and supply-side shifts: an 18% tariff hike transfers coal procurement losses to consumers, while improved hydro generation reduces reliance on costly thermal power, saving the state-owned CEB significant daily costs. The commercial mechanism is a regulatory pass-through of input cost (coal) to end-user tariffs, partially offset by a temporary hydro supply boost. Impact is country-specific (Sri Lanka) and affects the utility sector directly.

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  • 18% electricity tariff increase authorized on May 11
  • Heavy rains improved hydroelectric generation, saving CEB Rs. 350-900 million daily
  • Coal scandal losses transferred to consumers per opposition leader
  • National Audit Office flagged issues with Energy Ministry coal tender process

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