November 02, Colombo (LNW): Motorists across Sri Lanka will have to contend with higher fuel costs following the latest price adjustment announced by the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC), which came into effect at midnight on the 1st.
Under the revised pricing structure, all major fuel categories, with the exception of kerosene, have recorded increases, adding further pressure to transport and household expenses.
Auto Diesel has gone up by Rs. 5, bringing the retail price to Rs. 397 per litre. Super Diesel has seen a steeper adjustment of Rs. 15, with the new price set at Rs. 543.
Petrol users will also face additional costs at the pump. The price of 92 Octane Petrol has risen by Rs. 10 to Rs. 424 per litre, while 95 Octane Petrol has increased by Rs. 15, reaching Rs. 490 per litre.
Kerosene has been excluded from the latest revision and will continue to sell at Rs. 285 per litre.
The new CPC prices are as follows:
- Auto Diesel – Rs. 397 per litre (up by Rs. 5)
- Super Diesel – Rs. 543 per litre (up by Rs. 15)
- Petrol 92 Octane – Rs. 424 per litre (up by Rs. 10)
- Petrol 95 Octane – Rs. 490 per litre (up by Rs. 15)
- Kerosene – Rs. 285 per litre (unchanged)
Meanwhile, Lanka IOC has confirmed corresponding price increases for 92 Octane Petrol and Auto Diesel, bringing the prices of both products into line with the latest rates announced by the CPC.
The company said the adjustments were made to maintain consistency with the state-owned petroleum distributor’s pricing structure. It added that decisions concerning the prices of its other fuel products would be communicated separately.
The latest revision is expected to be closely watched by motorists, transport operators and businesses, particularly as fuel costs remain an important factor influencing day-to-day operating expenses.
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