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The main opposition UNP today alleged that fuel prices are to be increased once again in the coming weeks.

Party Spokesman and Member of Parliament Gayantha Karunathilaka told a news conference today that the decision to allow Lanka India Oil Company (LIOC) and the repeated statements made by the subject Minister Susil Premajayantha that the CPC is running at a loss are clear indications of a price hike in the future. (YP)


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  • Thariq Monday, 27 June 2011 06:07 AM

    Very Good at spotting the obvious!!!

    Samba Monday, 27 June 2011 06:12 AM

    We knew the way they increased the bus fares the fuel prices will go up.

    saman Monday, 27 June 2011 06:15 AM

    Crude oil Price is US$104.63 in the world market. UNP will do anything to score a political point or two. Yes, they do hit below the belt!

    simple mind Monday, 27 June 2011 06:22 AM

    For your information it has come down to US$94 per barrel. Only the north sea oil is above US$100. Anyway we dont buy oil from North sea. So know your facts befor commenting.

    Konde Bendapuchhena Monday, 27 June 2011 06:43 AM

    well Fuel always going up.No need to tell us about it Gayantha,

    Wara Monday, 27 June 2011 06:47 AM

    FYI. Now we are receiving more than 2-3 months back borrowed oil. We have to pay at that time price. Not at present price.

    Nihaln Monday, 27 June 2011 07:21 AM

    exactly. Further landing cost of petrol per Ltr. is Rs. 78 (exl. Taxes)

    Peter Monday, 27 June 2011 07:27 AM

    So what is the point UNP want to make ? If the CPC is running at a loss definitely they will increase the price. Nothing out of ordinary is happening right?.

    Roshan Monday, 27 June 2011 07:38 AM

    Well said simple mind, when there are people like saman, anything Govt increase is justified.

    Death Monday, 27 June 2011 08:31 AM

    How about Cost Of Death.....will it also increase in price.

    dava Monday, 27 June 2011 10:40 AM

    Talk only about PETROL.
    Did U forget that all consumer items will increase too....

    Dee Monday, 27 June 2011 12:19 PM

    So do you agree that you were taken on a big ride when you paid 110/- when the barrell was 54/-.? hope we educated lankans will realise things sooner or later.

    ratawasia Tuesday, 28 June 2011 08:35 AM

    If the world market prices going up , what can the CPC do. They have to increase the prices. UNP don't understand small theory.

    kevin Tuesday, 28 June 2011 09:10 AM

    UNP is happy because they want people to suffer. If UNP do not want to see people suffering, pay feul increase through connections you leader has with the developed countries.


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