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Fuel Price War Deepens as Sri Lanka’s Import Bill Explodes

Source: Lanka News
Category: General
Region: Sri Lanka
Published: October 08, 2026 at 06:49

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Sri Lanka’s apparent fuel stability is increasingly being tested by a dangerous combination of soaring import costs, regulated pump prices, private-sector supply reductions and mounting pressure on the State to protect consumers. Central Bank data show that the country spent US$4,072.1 million on fuel imports during January-August 2026, compared with US$2,520.6 million during the corresponding […] The post Fuel Price War Deepens as Sri Lanka’s Import Bill Explodes appeared first on Lankanews.lk .

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