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Sri Lanka hikes the fuel price to 17 month high, Kerosene up by LKR 26 to LKR 262

EnergyJan 31, 2024
Sri Lanka hikes the fuel price to 17 month high, Kerosene up by LKR 26 to LKR 262

Global fuel prices have slightly elevated after further escalation of the political unrest at the Red Sea. Despite domestic currency (LKR) strengthening in the recent past, domestic fuel prices have increased today.

Petrol 92 increased by LKR 5 per litre to LKR 371, Auto Diesel increased by LKR 5 to LKR 363 and Kerosene increased by LKR 26 LKR 262.

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