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World Business Report: First broadcast 09/08/2022 14:32 GMT : Sri Lanka's utility regulator approves 75% energy price hike

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First broadcast 09/08/2022 14:32 GMT 

First broadcast 09/08/2022 14:32 GMT : Sri Lanka's utility regulator approves 75% energy price hike

Sri Lanka's utility regulator approves 75% energy price hike

BBC World Service - World Business Report, Sri Lanka's utility regulator approves 75% energy price hike

As Sri Lanka's economic crisis continues, a 75% increase in power tariffs is confirmed

Sri Lanka's energy regulator has approved a 75% increase in power tariffs, as the economic crisis in the country continues.

As the economic and political crisis in Sri Lanka continues, the country's energy regulator has confirmed a 75% increase in power tariffs.  It comes as anti-government protests take place in the country.  We get analysis from Dr Paikiasothy Saravanamuttu from the Centre for Policy Alternatives in Sri Lanka, who is also an IMF fellow.

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(Image: Drone view of Colombo city and the beach, Sri Lanka - stock photo. Credit: Getty Images)

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