எரிபொருள் மானியம் வழங்கலை இடைநிறுத்த எவ்வித தீர்மானங்களும் எடுக்கப்படவில்லை. மத்திய கிழக்கில் மோதல் நிலைமை இன்றும் முழுமையாக முடிவுக்கு கொண்டு வரப்படவில்லை. உலக சந்தையில் எரிபொருள் விலை நிலையற்றதாகவே காணப்படுகிறது. எரிபொருள் விலை குறைவடைந்து நிலையான தன்மையை அடைந்தால் அதன் பயனை ம…
No decisions have been taken to suspend the fuel subsidy. The conflict situation in the Middle East has not been completely resolved. Fuel prices in the world market remain volatile. If fuel prices decrease and reach stability, we will definitely provide the benefits to the people, said Energy Minister Anura Karunathilaka. Fuel Supply Sajith Premadasa made the above statement while responding to questions raised during the session held in Parliament on Thursday (25). He further stated that the global fuel supply has been affected following the emergence of the conflict situation in the Middle East. Fuel prices were increased suddenly in the world market. Following the fuel supply, there was price volatility at the national level. While increasing fuel prices according to the monthly price formula, the entire burden is not imposed on the consumer. Fuel subsidy is provided. 57 billion rupees has been allocated for this. A subsidy of Rs. 100 per liter of diesel and Rs. 20 per liter of octane 92 petrol is provided. No decisions have been taken to suspend the subsidy. The allocated Rs. 57 billion has not been fully spent. No decisions have been taken yet regarding the reduction in fuel prices. The conflict situation in the Middle East has not been fully resolved. Fuel prices in the world market remain volatile. If fuel prices decrease and become stable, we will definitely provide the benefits to the people, he said.