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Discussion on revision of fuel prices at cabinet meeting today
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Discussion on revision of fuel prices at cabinet meeting today

The Cabinet of Ministers is scheduled to hold discussions on the revision of fuel prices today (10), the Finance Ministry…

byFaraz Shauketaly10/07/2018
CPC says SriLankan, CEB owes Rs. 70 billion for fuel supplies
BUSINESS

CPC says SriLankan, CEB owes Rs. 70 billion for fuel supplies

Sri Lanka’s state-owned enterprises, national carrier SriLankan Airlines and power supplier Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) owes the state-run fuel suppler…

byFaraz Shauketaly02/07/2018
New grade of petrol to be introduced
BUSINESS

New grade of petrol to be introduced

Petroleum and Renewable Energy Minister Arjuna Ranatunga said his ministry was set to introduce a lower grade of petrol targeting…

byFaraz Shauketaly20/06/2018
Private fuel bowser owners in Sri Lanka threaten strike action demanding increase in fees
LOCAL

Private fuel bowser owners in Sri Lanka threaten strike action demanding increase in fees

Private bowser owners in Sri Lanka who transport fuel for the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) have threatened union action demanding…

byFaraz Shauketaly30/05/2018
New fuel price formula to the cabinet today
BUSINESS

New fuel price formula to the cabinet today

The price formula prepared for raising fuel prices will be presented to the Cabinet meeting today, the Finance Ministry said.…

byFaraz Shauketaly24/04/2018
Petroleum Minister to stop fuel mafia
BUSINESS

Petroleum Minister to stop fuel mafia

Sri Lanka’s Petroleum Resources Development Minister Arjuna Ranatunga says that for various reasons several fuel stations were sealed in the…

byFaraz Shauketaly29/01/2018
Cost reflective pricing formula for fuel, electricity this year: CB Governor
BUSINESS

Cost reflective pricing formula for fuel, electricity this year: CB Governor

Sri Lanka’s Central Bank Governor Indrajit Coomaraswamy says the government will introduce a cost reflective pricing formula for both fuel…

byFaraz Shauketaly24/01/2018
CPC bans bulk sale of Lanka Kerosene
BUSINESS

CPC bans bulk sale of Lanka Kerosene

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has banned bulk sales of Lanka kerosene oil since some dealers are exploiting the subsidized…

byFaraz Shauketaly23/01/2018
IMF says economy normalising but reforms essential
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IMF says economy normalising but reforms essential

Recommends fiscal consolidation and tightening monetary policy 2018 growth predicted at 4.6% below CB projections  Further delays in SOE reform, bad…

byFaraz Shauketaly13/01/201813/01/2018
Petroleum Minister says no fuel shortage, complaint lodged at CID to investigate false rumors
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Petroleum Minister says no fuel shortage, complaint lodged at CID to investigate false rumors

Petroleum Resources Development Minister Arjuna Ranatunga assured that there is no shortage of petrol and the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC)…

byFaraz Shauketaly21/11/2017

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