Sri Lanka tops South Asia with highest electricity charges

In a recent analysis comparing electricity charges across South Asian countries, Sri Lanka emerges with the highest household electricity costs, prompting concerns among the public regarding the burden on consumers.   

The analysis, conducted for December 2023 by Verité Research, sheds light on the stark disparities in electricity charges between Sri Lanka and its regional counterparts.  
The analysis, which examined tariff revisions and cost structures in February, July, and October 2023, highlights two significant findings that underscore the gravity of the situation:  

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