Three-wheeler operators have voiced strong dissatisfaction over the government’s recent fuel price hikes, accusing the ruling National People’s Power (NPP) of failing to honour its election promise to reduce fuel prices by Rs. 160 per litre.

Rohana Perera, Secretary of the National Joint Three-Wheeler Drivers and Industrial Workers Association, said the increase of Petrol 92 to Rs. 305 per litre has worsened their economic hardship. He criticised the decision not to revise the price of Petrol 95, commonly used by wealthier motorists.

Perera highlighted that spare parts and service costs remain high, and urged for a Rs. 5 per kilometre fare increase. However, the association cannot implement this without approval from the Western Province regulatory body.

Fuel price changes announced by the CPC took effect today (1).