Petrol and diesel became expensive by 25% in one stroke, after Pakistan, now there is an outcry in this country; Know what is the real reason

Global Oil Crisis 2026: Global energy supply has collapsed due to the war between America, Israel and Iran. There is a rise in the prices of crude oil and the problem of gas shortage has arisen. Amid the Middle East crisis, the prices of petrol and diesel in Sri Lanka have been increased by 25 percent. People have been appealed to use fuel limitedly and very thoughtfully.

Let us tell you that the prices of petrol and diesel have been increased for the second time in Sri Lanka within the last one week. After two price hikes, fuel prices are about to reach the level of economic crisis of 2022.

Appeal to the people of the country to save fuel

The Sri Lankan government appealed to the public to use fuel and electricity sparingly and judiciously to deal with possible shortages amid volatility in global oil markets. The appeal comes as the island nation increased retail fuel prices from midnight, the second increase in a week. As an energy saving measure, the government has started selling fuel in fixed quantities on the basis of QR code issued for each vehicle.

How expensive has petrol and diesel become?

Cabinet spokesperson Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said that the government is incurring a loss of Rs 20 billion every month due to the sale of fuel at the current rates. He said that the government is incurring a loss of Rs 100 on one liter diesel and Rs 20 on one liter petrol. Ceylon Petroleum Corporation has increased the price of Lanka Auto Diesel by Rs 79 to Rs 382 per litre, the price of Super Diesel by Rs 90 to Rs 443 per litre, while the price of Octane 95 petrol has increased by Rs 90 to Rs 455 per liter and the price of Octane 92 petrol has increased by Rs 81 to Rs 398 per litre.

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Prices increased for the second time in a week

Let us tell you that for the second time in the last one week in Sri Lanka petrol-diesel The price has been increased. After two price hikes, fuel prices are about to reach the level of economic crisis of 2022.