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Mannar competitive tender halted
The minister also said the new electricity reform bill will result in the disappearance of utilities unions.
Wickremesinghe government has raised electricity prices by more than 100% in line with commitments made to IMF
Sri Lanka has aimed to be 70 percent carbon neutral by 2030
The measures include a surcharge for petrol users and sharp increase in revenue licence.
Currently fuel issues reduced
“At the end of these three difficult weeks, we shall try to supply fuel and gas without disruptions."
Unions say competitive bidding could sharply reduce payments to foreign firms
CPC Chairman Sumith Wijesinghe has said 800 metric tonnes of diesel will be distributed to the market on Monday.
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Power cuts which had been reduced due to G.C.E. ordinary level examination resume again
Three-wheel drivers have been significantly affected by the fuel shortage, price hike
Sri Lanka's rubber products can grow up to 30% in US dollar revenue if uninterrupted power supply ensured
Sri Lanka’s ongoing crisis situation is affecting the apparel industry, with many overseas brands having already moved...
| Latest | Last | |
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| US Dollar | 332.5018 | 332.3603 |
| UK Pound | 440.0661 | 440.9424 |
| Euro | 367.7137 | 368.4879 |
| Yen | 2.0793 | 2.0805 |
| Aus Dollar | 226.4670 | 227.4342 |
| Latest | Last | |
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| Indian Rupee | 3.5357 | 3.5474 |
| Korean Won | 0.2494 | 0.2492 |
| Oman Rial | 863.5962 | 863.2287 |
| Saudi Riyal | 88.5939 | 88.5586 |
| UAE Dirham | 90.5259 | 90.4874 |
| pts | % | |
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| S&P SL20 | 6,293.72 | -1.13% |
| CSE All Share | 22,024.18 | -0.60% |
| Turnover Rs | 3232.70 million | 2975.05 million |
| Latest | Last | |
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| 3-m bill | 7.61 | 7.84 |
| 6-m bill | 7.91 | 8.26 |
| 12-m bill | 8.23 | 8.3 |
| 3-yr bond | 9.24 | 9.25 |
| 5-yr bond | 9.82 | 9.56 |
| 8-yr bond | 10.50 | 10.48 |
| today | yesterday | |
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| Overnight Money | 7.70 | 7.69 |
| Gilt Repo | 7.74 | 7.72 |
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Sri Lanka is currently facing the worst economic crisis in its post-Independence history.
Daily power cuts will be further reduced to one hour in the next few days, the PUCSL said.
Litro was unable to distribute canisters since May 24, as it had exhausted all its stock.
The president has requested in writing from several countries including Russia to buy oil.
Discussions have been going on as early as 1970s
Rooftop solar to be encouraged to save costs
Diesel and Fuel Oil requirements of Industries to function their Generators and Machinery
"This will ease the burden on CPC and fuel stations providing in bulk."
Sri Lanka's refinery was closed in March due to dollar shortage prevented crude imports
Sri Lanka sees a growing black market for fuel amid acute shortage
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