Sri Lankans will feel the pinch at the pump once again as the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) announces a sharp increase in fuel prices. With petrol, diesel, and kerosene prices rising from midnight, households and transport sectors brace for the financial impact.
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has announced a fuel price hike in Sri Lanka, effective from midnight today (June 30), in a move that will impact motorists and households across the country.
According to CPC, the price of Petrol 92 Octane has increased by Rs. 12, bringing the new price to Rs. 305 per litre. Auto Diesel has seen a hike of Rs. 15, now priced at Rs. 289 per litre, while Kerosene has gone up by Rs. 7, reaching Rs. 185 per litre.
However, Petrol 95 Octane and Super Diesel prices remain unchanged at Rs. 341 and Rs. 325 per litre respectively.
Here are the revised fuel prices:
- Petrol 92 Octane – Rs. 305 (+Rs. 12)
- Auto Diesel – Rs. 289 (+Rs. 15)
- Kerosene – Rs. 185 (+Rs. 7)
- Petrol 95 Octane – Rs. 341 (unchanged)
- Super Diesel – Rs. 325 (unchanged)
Meanwhile, Lanka IOC has also adjusted its retail fuel prices to align with CPC’s latest revision.
The increase comes amid rising global oil prices and internal cost pressures, and is expected to place added strain on transport costs, food prices, and household expenses in the coming weeks.
