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Government Announces Fertilizer Subsidy Boost for Small-Scale Tea Growers.
May 12, 2026 at 5:25 AM
The Sri Lankan government has introduced an additional fertilizer subsidy for small-scale tea plantation owners to mitigate the financial impact of rising global fertilizer prices and logistical costs.
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President Dissanayake Signals Potential Adjustment to Fuel Prices Amid Global Market Pressures.
May 1, 2026 at 2:48 PM
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has signaled that small increases in fuel prices may be unavoidable due to rising global costs and Middle East instability, despite significant government subsidies currently in place.
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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.









