Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody stated that the current government is not working for the oil mafia, the solar mafia or the wind power mafia, but for the people with a view to achieve energy sustainability, which claims a great part of the country's economy.

He further stated that the government is working by identifying the needs of the people and will not act under the influence of an oil, wind or solar power mafia. Furthermore, giving information regarding the revision of electricity tariffs, the Energy Minister pointed out that the average price of a unit of electricity in 2024 was Rs. 37, and that it has been reduced to Rs. 29 so far, and emphasized that steps will be taken to reduce this price to Rs. 25 in the ...