Sri Lanka Raises Fuel Prices by 25% Amid War Fears

Sri Lanka raised fuel prices by 25% on Sunday, increasing regular petrol to 398 rupees per liter and diesel to 382 rupees. The government hopes to achieve a 15-20% reduction in fuel consumption with the latest increase. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake ordered a four-day working week and asked employers to reintroduce work-from-home arrangements, citing the potential impact of the war in the Middle East on the country's energy supplies.