Sri Lanka’s Expressway Network Maintenance Costs Surpass Rs. 5 Billion Annually.
Transport Minister Bimal Rathnayake has disclosed that maintaining Sri Lanka’s 312.57km expressway network costs over Rs. 5.1 billion annually, while reporting significant revenue generation for 2025.
Soaring Fuel Costs Trigger Economic Crisis for Yemeni Households.
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.
World Cup Fans Face Massive Transport Costs in New Jersey and Boston.
Fans traveling to World Cup matches at MetLife Stadium and Gillette Stadium will face significantly higher transit costs, with New Jersey round-trip fares surging to $150. Officials defend the hike as a necessary step to recover operational expenses.
Sri Lanka Tourism Faces $70 Million Monthly Revenue Hit Amid Middle East Instability.
Escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have caused a significant disruption in global travel routes, leading to a 19.7% decline in tourist arrivals for Sri Lanka and a monthly revenue loss of approximately $70 million.












