Sri Lanka, June 21 -- Regional countries are reducing fuel prices, but in Sri Lanka, they are increased every month, Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organiser Namal Rajapaksa said.

Speaking at a public meeting in Colombo on 20 June 2026, Namal Rajapaksa criticised the government's handling of the economy, rising living costs, and fuel pricing policies.

Namal Rajapaksa noted that while many countries are reducing fuel prices in line with declining global oil prices, Sri Lankan consumers continue to face fuel price increases.

He stated that across the world, fuel prices are being reduced in response to lower global oil prices. Regional countries are cutting fuel prices, but in Sri Lanka, they are increasing almost every month...