Sri Lanka, Nov. 9 -- Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organiser, MP Namal Rajapaksa stated that the government has increased fuel taxes beyond previous levels, ultimately placing the financial burden squarely on the public.Sri Lanka travel

He made these remarks during a discussion with a group of parliamentarians in Parliament.

Elaborating further, Rajapaksa highlighted the growing cost of living, noting that while the government claimed to offer minor relief, fuel prices continue to rise due to increased taxation.

"The promise was to provide fuel at the landed import cost and to eliminate commissions. They pledged to reduce the practical fuel tax currently in place. Instead, they have increased fuel taxes beyond what they ...