Fuel prices rise

Fuel prices in Sri Lanka have seen a significant increase, with State-run Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CEYPETCO) and Lanka IOC raising the price of Octane 92 Petrol by Rs. 4 to Rs. 365 per litre, 95 Octane Petrol by Rs. 3 to Rs. 420, Auto Diesel by Rs. 10 to Rs. 351, Super Diesel by Rs. 62 to Rs. 421, and Kerosene by Rs. 11 to Rs. 242. SINOPEC also adjusted its prices, with Petrol 95 increasing by Rs. 6 to Rs. 420, Auto Diesel by Rs. 10 to Rs. 348, and Super Diesel by Rs. 61 to Rs. 417, while Petrol 92 remained unchanged at Rs. 358 per litre.

https://www.ft.lk/front-page/Fuel-prices-up/44-753572

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2023-10-02

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