Sri Lanka urges sparing use of power, fuel; hikes prices again
Published on: March 22, 2026, 3:35 p.m. | Source: Daily Excelsior
COLOMBO, Mar 22: The Sri Lankan government on Sunday urged the public to use fuel and electricity sparingly to cushion potential shortages amid volatile global oil markets. This came as the island nation raised fuel retail prices at midnight, the second such hike in a week. As a conservation measure, the government had rationed fuel retail distribution based on a QR code issued for each vehicle. “We urge the public to consume electricity and fuel mindfully and limit energy consumption […]
