Deputy Minister Anil Jayanta says Rs. 98 billion allocated for fuel relief
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Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning Anil Jayanta told Parliament on Friday that Rs. 98 billion has been allocated for fuel relief so far this year.
Responding to ITAK MP Shanakiyan Rasamanickam, Jayanta explained that fuel subsidies were provided through the Treasury to stabilize prices amid Middle East conflict, including Rs. 41 billion for three months.
Relief was also extended to Ceylon Petroleum Corporation and Ceylon Electricity Board subsidiaries, ensuring electricity bills for consumers using under 180 units were not increased.
With fuel relief funding expiring on 31 December, Jayanta said the government is exploring possibilities to continue providing relief starting in January.
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How the story developed
- தThis storyDeputy Minister Anil Jayanta announced total annual fuel relief funding reached Rs. 98 billion.
- EதDeputy Minister Ariyaratne clarified that the fuel subsidy excludes super diesel.
- EසිதParliament approved a Rs. 47 billion supplementary estimate for fuel subsidies and Aswesuma welfare payments.
- தDeputy Minister Anil Jayawardena announced Rs. 6 billion in additional relief for inflation-affected citizens.
