Fuel prices go up

Fuel prices have been increased with effect from today (Dec. 21), the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) said.

 

Accordingly, the price of 92 Octane Petrol has been increased by Rs. 20 per litre with the new price declared as Rs. 177 per litre. The new prices are Rs. 121 per litre of Auto Diesel and Rs. 159 per litre of Super Diesel.

 

Earlier on Monday, it was reported that Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal had written to Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa on increasing fuel prices.

 

In addition, the price of Auto Diesel has been increased by Rs. 10 and Super Diesel by Rs. 15. The revised prices are Rs. 121 per litre of Auto Diesel and Rs. 159 per litre of Super Diesel.