Three-wheel fares increased

24 May, 2022

Three-wheel fares have been increased with the minimum fare for the first kilometre up from Rs. 90.00 to Rs. 100.00.

The All-Island Three-Wheel Drivers? and Owners? Association said that the minimum fare from the second kilometre has been increased to Rs. 80.00.

The increase in three-wheel fares came after fuel prices were increased with effect from today.

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation said that Octane 92 petrol has been increased by Rs. 82 per litre, Octane 95 petrol has been increased by Rs. 77 per litre, Auto Diesel has been increased by Rs. 111 per litre and Super Diesel by Rs. 116.

Accordingly,?Octane 92 Petrol will now be sold at Rs. 420 a litre, Octane 95 Petrol Rs. 450, Auto Diesel Rs. 400 and Super Diesel Rs. 445 at fuel stations operated by the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation.

Lanka Indian Oil said that it has also increased the price of fuel from today. (Colombo Gazette)

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