Ceylon Petroleum Corporation has announced a sharp increase in fuel prices, which will come into effect from midnight today (21).
Under the revised pricing, auto diesel has been raised by Rs. 79, bringing the new price to Rs. 382 per litre. Super diesel has seen a Rs. 90 increase, now priced at Rs. 443 per litre.
Petrol 92 octane has also been adjusted upward by Rs. 81, reaching Rs. 398 per litre, while petrol 95 octane has been increased by Rs. 90 to Rs. 455 per litre. In addition, the price of kerosene has gone up by Rs. 60, now set at Rs. 255 per litre.
Meanwhile, Lanka IOC has announced that it will implement the same price revisions in line with Ceypetco’s adjustments.
The across-the-board increase is expected to impact transportation and living costs, as fuel prices rise significantly across all categories.
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