Sri Lanka CPC Oil Import Bill Rises to US$521mn
Sri Lanka CPC Oil Import Bill has surged to US$521 million in May 2026 as escalating tensions in the Middle East continue to.
Energy
Energy
Oil see-saws and tops $110
Oil see-saws and tops $ 110 as global energy markets reacted sharply to escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, highlighting the fragility.
- April 7, 2026
Stock Market
Oil tops $115, Asian stocks fall
Oil tops $115, Asian stocks fall as global markets reacted sharply to escalating conflict in the Middle East, with energy prices surging and.
- March 31, 2026
Business
Prolonged Iran War raises demand risks for US corporates
Prolonged Iran War raises demand risks for US corporates as escalating geopolitical tensions could weaken global demand through indirect economic pressures, according to.
- March 31, 2026
Economics
Ex-CPC Chairman urges fuel tax reduction
Ex-CPC Chairman urges fuel tax reduction as Sri Lanka grapples with rising global oil price volatility and increasing risks to international supply chains,.
- March 18, 2026
Economics
Oil tops $100 despite global reserve release
Oil tops $100 despite global reserve release as escalating tensions in the Middle East continue to rattle energy markets, driving crude prices higher.
- March 13, 2026
Stock Market
CSE rebounds strong 2.17% as oil prices fall
CSE rebounds strong 2.17% as the Colombo stock market recovered from the previous session’s sharp sell-off, supported by easing global oil prices and.
- March 11, 2026
Energy
Govt. hikes fuel prices across the board in Sri Lanka
Govt. hikes fuel prices across the board following a sharp increase in global crude oil prices, as authorities adjusted domestic fuel rates amid.
- March 10, 2026
Forex Market
Sri Lanka Rupee and Bonds Update – 09 Mar 2026
Sri Lanka rupee depreciates in early Monday trading as a sharp spike in global oil prices triggered volatility across financial markets, pushing government.
- March 9, 2026