Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Tuesday (April 7, 2026) announced an economic relief package aimed at minimising the impact of the West Asia conflict.
Speaking at the parliament, Mr. Dissanayake said that India has agreed to provide the island nation with petrol and diesel. “As a government, we have to respond to the difficulties faced by the people.”
“We have focused on four areas: fuel, energy, gas and fertiliser,” the President, who is also the finance minister, said.
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"We will grant a concession of LKR (Sri Lankan Rupees) 100 per litre for diesel and LKR 20 per litre for petrol," Mr. Dissanayake said, adding that it will cost the government LKR 20 billion per month.
