EconomyPoliticsHOTFriday, May 1, 2026

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President Dissanayake hints at a minor fuel price increase due to/from energy crisis.
Government provides Rs. 100 diesel subsidy, keeping price at Rs. 382.
Middle East conflict and low reservoir levels drive energy sector crisis.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced that a minor fuel price increase might become necessary due to an emerging energy sector crisis. Speaking at the National People's Power (NPP) May Day rally in Maharagama, the President attributed this situation to rising global fuel prices, the conflict in the Middle East, and declining water levels in reservoirs. He highlighted that the government currently provides a subsidy of Rs. 100 per litre on diesel, allowing consumers to purchase it at Rs. 382 despite its actual cost being Rs. 482. The government has reportedly allocated Rs. 6 billion to support these subsidies.

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Update #2\u00b7 May 1 · 10:32 PM

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has indicated that a small increase in fuel prices may be/become necessary due to the Middle East situation, citing that the government has provided maximum relief to the enough to the public. Additionally, the President noted that thes the government has taken steps to increase the petrol QR code system (petrol quota) to ensure space for upcoming fuel tankers, as current storage capacity is limited due to the recent arrival of several tankers.

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