Middle East
Soaring Fuel Costs Trigger Economic Crisis for Yemeni Households.
May 8, 2026 at 9:15 AM
The Yemeni government has implemented a 24% fuel price hike, citing regional tensions and disrupted shipping. This move has pushed transportation costs higher, severely impacting the livelihoods of ordinary citizens.
Economy
Escalating Geopolitical Tensions Drive Sri Lanka's Oil Import Costs to Record Highs.
April 16, 2026 at 4:54 AM
HSBC CEO Georges Elhedery reveals that global energy market disruptions have forced nations like Sri Lanka to pay as much as $286 per barrel for oil, far exceeding international benchmark prices.
Local News
Government Approves Price Relief Mechanism for Petrol and Diesel Amid Global Market Instability.
April 7, 2026 at 12:51 AM
The Sri Lankan government has approved a subsidy scheme to stabilize fuel prices, providing up to LKR 20 per liter for 92 Octane petrol and LKR 100 per liter for auto diesel starting March 22, 2026.












