Govt. is preparing to increase fuel prices again – Trade Unions

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The Petroleum Trade Unions warn that the government is preparing to increase fuel prices again

Convener of the United Trade Union Alliance Ananda Palitha states that the price revision will be effective from June 24 and that the price of petrol, as well as diesel, will exceed Rs. 500 per liter.

Palitha further states that at present a severe fuel shortage has arisen in the country as a precautionary measure to increase prices. He also says that fuel distribution will not be regulated until the price hike is implemented.

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