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Sri Lanka Keeps Fuel Prices Steady for Aug 2024

Sri Lanka’s retail fuel prices will remain unchanged for August 2024, according to the state-run Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC).

The CPC was expected to announce its monthly formula-based fuel prices effective from midnight on July 31.

Previously, the CPC reduced petrol prices by 11 rupees to 344 rupees per litre and 95 Octane petrol by 41 rupees to 379 rupees per litre.

Super Diesel (Euro 4) is currently priced at 355 rupees per litre, while standard diesel stands at 317 rupees per litre. Kerosene, a fuel similar to jet fuel, is priced at 202 rupees per litre.