Colombo, June 30, 2026 (AFP) - Sri Lanka cuts fuel prices, inflation hits three-year high

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2026-06-30

Sri Lanka cut petrol and diesel prices by up to six percent on Tuesday, its first reduction since the Middle East war triggered a surge in energy prices in the import-dependent nation. The price cut was announced on the same day that data showed inflation had accelerated to its highest level in three years. The state-run Petroleum Corporation said it reduced diesel prices by 25 rupees per litre to 382 rupees ($1.15), while petrol was cut by 20 ru......

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