Sri Lanka Hikes Retail Fuel Prices Amid Global Crude Oil Volatility Due to Middle East Conflict

Colombo. Amid continuous fluctuations in international crude oil prices due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East region, Sri Lanka has increased the retail prices of fuel applicable nationwide. According to the state-owned Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC), the new fuel prices were set to be effective from midnight on Monday.Under the new adjustment, the price of auto diesel has increased by 22 rupees to 303 rupees per liter. Similarly, the price of super diesel has been increased by 24 rupees, set at 353 rupees per liter. For petrol, the price of 92 Octane petrol has risen by 24 rupees...