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Sri Lanka Fuel Prices Soar: War Tensions Drive Sharp Hikes, Inflation Fears Rise

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News18•10-03-2026, 13:20

Sri Lanka Fuel Prices Soar: War Tensions Drive Sharp Hikes, Inflation Fears Rise

•Sri Lanka faces severe fuel price hikes due to West Asia war tensions and global oil market instability, worsening its economic crisis.
•Octane-92 petrol now Rs. 317/liter (+Rs. 24) and Octane-95 petrol Rs. 365/liter (+Rs. 25), effective midnight.
•Auto diesel rises to Rs. 303/liter (+Rs. 22) and Super Diesel to Rs. 353/liter (+Rs. 24), impacting the transport sector.
•Kerosene price increases to Rs. 195/liter (+Rs. 13), adding burden on low-income families.
•Experts warn of further inflation as rising transport costs will likely increase food and essential goods prices.

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