### [2026-05-31](/feed/2026/05/31/index.md)

##### Economic impact of the 2026 Iran war
# Sri Lanka increases fuel prices by up to six percent as part of economic reforms linked to its International Monetary Fund assistance program, which includes plans to phase out fuel subsidies and achieve cost recovery in the energy sector. 




### Sources:

1. [AFP via ''The Hindu](https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/sri-lanka-raise-fuel-prices-after-imf-loan-installment/article71043862.ece)

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