Rs 7.1 billion extra revenue for government from fuel price hike: Opposition MP

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Colombo, March 12 (Daily Mirror) - The government would earn an extra revenue of Rs 7.1 billion out of the recent fuel price hike, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Mujibur Rahman alleged today.

“The Government is acting like a blackmarket trade,” the MP said, while warning that the price of many goods will be increased as a result of the fuel price hike.

Comments - 30

Prompt Thursday, 12 March 2026 03:21 PM

Better to govt coffers unlike your times when much of it went to your cronies.

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Bank Thursday, 12 March 2026 03:23 PM

JEALOUS IF YOUR GOVERNMENT MEANS YOU WILL GET SHARES.

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Spartacus Thursday, 12 March 2026 03:40 PM

Yes revenue but then it will not be robbed like the way it was under earlier governance in your time. We know it will be put to good use.

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Cheers Friday, 13 March 2026 12:33 AM

Good use my foot then why there are ques as people don't get free fuel and you must be good Dobi of anura kumara trying to hide all corruption like 323 containers, Coal theft, education sex reforms you call it not robbed this is call day light robbery

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satish Thursday, 12 March 2026 03:55 PM

What is wrong in the govt, earning a revenue. It is better than living on aid and loan money to be repaid by the tax payer

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Kapila Thursday, 12 March 2026 03:56 PM

Can you please share your calculations on arriving at the precise figure of 7.1 B

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saliya Thursday, 12 March 2026 04:01 PM

Tell Khomeni to stop attacking all it's neighbors and his proxies- Houthis from attacking ships in the Strait Of Hermouz. Fuel price would drop and you can deprive the Govt. of this additional revenue

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The Economist Thursday, 12 March 2026 04:01 PM

What is the use of taking about Revenue without comparing the same with the Expenditure?

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nuwan Thursday, 12 March 2026 04:02 PM

With people like this chap, no wonder SJB does not win elections

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Commie Thursday, 12 March 2026 04:25 PM

More money = more social media profiles supporting the government.

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Majority Thursday, 12 March 2026 04:31 PM

Gov. shall use that to import Bajiri from Iran.

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Scumbag Thursday, 12 March 2026 04:56 PM

Are you asking for a part of that extra revenue ?????

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Pina R Balusinha Thursday, 12 March 2026 05:06 PM

Crying with no commission as before. Pin Padiyo! Nothing to talk! Go overseas and study their parliaments before talking rubbish!

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Peter Perera Thursday, 12 March 2026 05:14 PM

This is the closest joker to sajith our beloved Moda putha and both speak before they think and invariably speak through their ars, loosing votes every time they open their mouths.

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Ceylonese Thursday, 12 March 2026 05:15 PM

Thank God it goes to the tresury , during past governments it went to politicians' pockets.

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Bernard Jayatilake Thursday, 12 March 2026 05:41 PM

Had this happened earlier, the extra amount would be used for foreign travels by backdoor leaders and lining up own pockets by jobless princes.

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Sam Thursday, 12 March 2026 05:52 PM

This guy is a pain in the asre. Negative on everything.

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Thambi Thursday, 12 March 2026 06:15 PM

Mr. Rahman, I urge you to reconsider your complaints about issues that are beyond our control. Fuel prices are rising worldwide, and commodity prices are soaring amid geopolitical instability in the Middle East. It's disappointing to see some politicians seeking attention for their own gain, often without substance. The current generation is well-informed about global events; perhaps a deeper understanding of these matters would be beneficial for you. Let’s focus on constructive discussions that can lead to real solutions.

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Jo Thursday, 12 March 2026 06:44 PM

Nothing is going into politicians pockets. Don't worry. We know what's happening.

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Majority Friday, 13 March 2026 08:40 AM

It has to come back to people's pocket as JVP wanted when in opposition.

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Lion Thursday, 12 March 2026 09:13 PM

Waste of time in listening to this A grade lier

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PRESIDENT WILL SEE THAT ALL MONIES THE GOVT HAS CONTROL OF WILL BE SPENT WISELY FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE COUNTRY OR ITS PEOPLE Thursday, 12 March 2026 09:54 PM

the Govt will use the money wisely, not like the party's that have been governing for the past decades. We can be assured that no one has a nest awaiting to be feathered, nor is it going via stooges overseas and to organized stooges for safe keeping.

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Lunumiris Thursday, 12 March 2026 10:43 PM

OMP = Opposition Moda Pakaya.

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Nimal R Friday, 13 March 2026 01:26 AM

The government is doing exactly opposite to what it used to say before coming to power. Yet, some people don't realise it.

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Realistica Adams Friday, 13 March 2026 05:38 AM

You seem to be happy about petrol prices going up right? You have no problems like us normal people, with all your ill gotten wealth right? This is political rubbish.

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Don’t talk crap Friday, 13 March 2026 06:47 AM

Don’t talk crap, all over the world fuel prices have increased, I’m in Australia… here too the prices have shot up. Harsha is becoming an irresponsible joker !

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P Kunchithapathan Friday, 13 March 2026 06:49 AM

During the days of purity, speak sensibly. The Treasury is in want of revenue for development. No one is here to rob but the gangsters in the opposition are trying hard to come to power to rob again. Your leader is accused of robbing billions from Cultural Triagle project during his tenure as minister.

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Dr. Dee esquire Friday, 13 March 2026 07:10 AM

Kanchana’s bank account must be getting full by receiving the 150/- ‘kommis’ per liter!

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Krish Friday, 13 March 2026 08:55 AM

That is good. Government should have extra revenue. What government earns goes back to people one way or another. Unless there is corruption of course.

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Pina R Balusinha Friday, 13 March 2026 10:55 AM

SJB has many such jokers, of course, including Sajith wating to run this country! How can people vote for such brainleaa people? Just talk unacceptable rubbish - all must go to rubbish bing with SJB!

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