The decision to increase the fuel prices was a collective decision; however, we are happy that members of our Government have different opinions about the decision,” he claimed. At present, serious concerns are being raised by the transportation, fisheries, and power and energy sectors, in the wake of the fuel price hike. Meanwhile, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa defended the decision to increase fuel prices on Sunday, stating that it will help strengthen the local economy. Energy Minister Udaya Gammanpila announced the decision to increase fuel prices. However, subsequent to the said announcement, Gammanpila was asked by the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) to resign over the recent fuel price hike.

Source: The Nation June 15, 2021 18:45 UTC