Fuel import expenditure rises by 61%
Sri Lanka is reported to have spent US$4,072.1 million on fuel imports from JanuaryThe Central Bank of Sri Lanka says this represents a 61.6% increase compared with the corresponding period in 2025.During the corresponding period last year, US$2,520.6 million was spent on fuel imports.Meanwhile, US$450.6 million was spent on fuel imports in August this year, representing a 76.5% increase compared with August last year.In August this year, US$321.9 million was spent on imports of refined petroleum products.
The Central Bank also pointed out that this was a 58.7% increase compared with August last year.