Fuel prices reduced [November 06 2008]

Measures have been taken by the 2009 budget to reduce the price of fuel. Accordingly the price of 1litre of diesel will be reduced by Rs 30, petrel by Rs 15 and kerosene oil by Rs.20.

Due to the reduction of the diesel prices, the bus fare can be reduced by 25%, while the railway Department minimizing its losses should also take measures to reduce the train fare said President Mahinda Rajapaksa presenting the budget 2009 in Parliament today.