Government presents Rs. 47 billion supplementary estimate for fuel and Aswesuma relief
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On 4 November 2026, Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando presented a Rs. 47 billion supplementary estimate to Parliament. Outlets Thamilan and Lankadeepa reported that Parliament approved the proposal that day.
The package allocates Rs. 41 billion to the Ministry of Energy to alleviate domestic fuel price pressures from October through December, driven by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
The remaining Rs. 6 billion will fund Aswesuma welfare relief to offset recent inflation. Under the scheme, extremely poor households will receive a one-time grant of Rs. 6,250 in two installments, while poor households will receive Rs. 4,000.
Fernando stated that the supplementary estimate will incur no net additional government expenditure, as the required funds are reallocated from existing provisions in other sectors.
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How the story developed
- தDeputy Minister Anil Jayanta announced total annual fuel relief funding reached Rs. 98 billion.
- EதDeputy Minister Ariyaratne clarified that the fuel subsidy excludes super diesel.
- EසිதThis storyParliament 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.
