evidence: Amidst this backdrop, social media users are widely sharing a claim stating that the newly appointed president, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, will reduce electricity tariffs by 22.5%. This claim has garnered significant attention, particularly as the country deals with economic challenges, and any relief in utility bills is seen as welcome news. [...] Mainstream Media Coverage: To verify this claim, we thoroughly searched mainstream media outlets and official announcements. No credible media source or news report has mentioned any decision or plan to reduce the electricity bill by 22.5% now. However, a few months ago, the previous government reduced 22.5% of electricity tariffs. Related news articles can be read here and here [...] The social media claim that Anura Kumara Dissanayake has decided to reduce electricity bills by 22.5% is false. There has yet to be an official announcement from the government or the CEB regarding such a reduction. The confusion likely stems from misinterpreting a broader campaign promise about potential future cuts in electricity tariffs.