COLOMBO, June 16 -- The government has not yet decided whether to continue fuel subsidies beyond June, Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said, as authorities assess global oil market developments amid uncertainty surrounding a proposed ceasefire linked to the recent Middle East conflict.

Speaking at the weekly Cabinet media briefing, Jayatissa said the government would review international fuel prices before making a decision on extending the temporary subsidy program introduced earlier this year to cushion consumers from soaring energy costs.

"We have not made any decision after June. If the ceasefire agreement works effectively and global prices decline, we can consider a price reduction," he said.

"There is still no s...