CPC, IOC raise fuel prices once again

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (Ceypetco) and Lanka Indian Oil Company (LIOC) have announced another round of increases in fuel prices, effective from midnight today.

The revised rates indicate that Petrol 92 Octane will now be sold at Rs. 361 per litre, reflecting a significant increase of Rs. 13 from the previous price. Similarly, Petrol 95 Octane has seen a substantial rise of Rs. 42 per litre, bringing the new price to Rs. 417.

Auto Diesel has also experienced an upward adjustment, with an increase of Rs. 35 per litre. As a result, the new price for Auto Diesel stands at Rs. 341 per litre. Super Diesel, on the other hand, has only seen a marginal increase of Rs. 1, reaching Rs. 359 per litre.

In addition to the aforementioned changes, the price of kerosene has been raised by Rs. 5, culminating in a new price of Rs. 231 per litre.(DSB)