Fuel price reduction unlikely before September, says CPC
2026-05-29
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has cautioned that fuel prices are unlikely to decrease before September, despite recent declines inContinue Reading
Govt says fuel QR code system to continue
2026-05-19
Sri Lanka will continue to enforce the QR code system for fuel distribution as part of measures to manage consumption,Continue Reading
Govt mulling discontinuation of odd-even fuel system; quota increase under review
2026-05-15
The government is considering discontinuing the current odd-even fuel distribution system and increasing fuel quotas as part of ongoing adjustmentsContinue Reading
Diesel litre now costs Rs 720 – President AKD speaks on fuel situation
2026-05-13
Sri Lanka’s oil import bill has risen more than six times between February and May, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake revealed,Continue Reading
QR fuel quota system for petrol reinstated from today
2026-04-18
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) said that the QR code fuel quota system for petrol vehicles will be reinstated fromContinue Reading
First crude oil vessel since Middle East conflict to dock in Sri Lanka tomorrow
2026-04-16
The Lanka Petroleum Storage Terminals Company has confirmed that the first crude oil vessel to arrive in Sri Lanka sinceContinue Reading
President briefs Parliament on fuel supply
2026-04-07
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says a crude oil shipment is expected in mid-April. Addressing the Parliament today, President Dissanayake saidContinue Reading
President announces new relief package
2026-04-07
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says the government has introduced a new relief package, taking into consideration the impact of theContinue Reading
Two arrested for illegal fuel storage in Ududumbara and Nawagamuwa
2026-04-07
Police have arrested two suspects in separate raids for illegally storing fuel without the required licenses. Both operations were carriedContinue Reading
Cabinet approves Fuel Subsidy Scheme for Fisheries Sector
2026-04-07
The Cabinet has granted approval to provide fuel subsidies aimed at easing the burden on Sri Lanka’s fishing community. UnderContinue Reading
OPEC+ agrees to hike oil output, warns of slow recovery after attacks
2026-04-06
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has agreed to increase oil output quotas by 206,000 barrels per dayContinue Reading
Two arrested over illegal diesel storage and sale in Maradana
2026-04-06
Two suspects have been arrested by the Colombo Division Crime Branch for illegally storing diesel without a license. According toContinue Reading
Fuel allowances for MPs, officials to be based on March 1 prices
2026-04-02
The Ministry of Finance has announced that fuel allowances provided to ministers, deputy ministers, members of parliament, government officials, andContinue Reading
Fuel allowance unchanged as prices rise, officials get less fuel: Deputy Minister
2026-04-01
Deputy Minister Arun Hemachandra has clarified reports regarding the recently approved fuel allowances for Ministers, Deputy Ministers, Parliamentarians, and SeniorContinue Reading
Man arrested with 150 litres of Diesel without permit
2026-04-01
A 35‑year‑old resident of Kochchikade was arrested on Tuesday (31), after being found in possession of 150 litres of dieselContinue Reading
Cabinet approves fuel cost control measures
2026-03-31
The government has announced new measures to control rising fuel costs by providing relief to the public. According to theContinue Reading
Govt pegs MP, public official fuel allowances to March 1 prices
2026-03-31
The government has announced that fuel allowances provided to ministers, Members of Parliament, and public officials will be calculated basedContinue Reading
India sends 38,000 MT Fuel to Sri Lanka after Modi–AKD Talks
2026-03-27
A shipment of 38,000 metric tonnes of petroleum, including 20,000 MT of diesel and 18,000 MT of petrol, is scheduledContinue Reading