Sri Lanka, April 7 -- Domestic gas prices have been raised in line with the recent surge in global gas prices, according to Minister Vijitha Herath.

Speaking during the weekly Cabinet media briefing today (07), Minister Herath explained that gas prices worldwide increased according to the Saudi Aramco price index, prompting a revision of local gas prices.

However, he assured the general public that gas supply has not been disrupted. Under the new government tender, gas is no longer being sourced from the Middle East. Instead, supplies are coming from the United States (80%) and South Africa (20%), according to the Minister.

Minister Herath also highlighted that the lack of sufficient storage facilities in Sri Lanka has contributed to h...