May 31, Colombo (LNW): The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CEYPETCO) has introduced a new fuel price adjustment, with the revised rates coming into effect from midnight on 30 May.
The latest revision has resulted in increases across all major fuel categories, adding further pressure on transport and household costs. Motorists will now pay Rs. 434 per litre for Petrol 92 Octane following a Rs. 24 increase, while Petrol 95 Octane has climbed by Rs. 25 to reach Rs. 495 per litre.
Diesel users have also been affected by the adjustment. Auto Diesel has risen by Rs. 15 and will now retail at Rs. 407 per litre, while Super Diesel has recorded a steeper increase of Rs. 20, bringing its new price to Rs. 478 per litre.
Kerosene, which is widely used by fishing communities and lower-income households, has also seen an upward revision. The price has been raised by Rs. 20 per litre, taking the new retail rate to Rs. 285.
The revised fuel prices are as follows:
• Auto Diesel – Rs. 407 per litre (+Rs. 15)
• Super Diesel – Rs. 478 per litre (+Rs. 20)
• Petrol 92 Octane – Rs. 434 per litre (+Rs. 24)
• Petrol 95 Octane – Rs. 495 per litre (+Rs. 25)
• Kerosene – Rs. 285 per litre (+Rs. 20)