Petrol and diesel prices in Sri Lanka
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Compiled from official government and open-data fuel price publications for Sri Lanka. Every figure on this page is available through our free JSON API.
Current fuel prices in Sri Lanka
- RON 92 495.00 LKR/L $1.48/L · $5.59/gal +14.1% in 30 days
- Diesel 478.00 LKR/L $1.43/L · $5.40/gal +17.4% in 30 days
How fuel prices have moved in Sri Lanka
| Fuel | 30 days | 90 days | 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|
| RON 92 | +14.1% | +24.4% | +62.3% |
| Diesel | +17.4% | +25.1% | +65.4% |
Fuel price history for Sri Lanka
The last 20 published updates, in LKR per litre. We hold 20 readings for Sri Lanka, back to 1 January 2025.
| Date | RON 92 | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 495.00 | 478.00 | |
| 495.00 | 478.00 | |
| 495.00 | 478.00 | |
| 495.00 | 478.00 | |
| 495.00 | 478.00 | |
| 434.00 | 407.00 | |
| 410.00 | 392.00 | |
| 398.00 | 382.00 | |
| 317.00 | 303.00 | |
| 293.00 | 281.00 | |
| 292.00 | 277.00 | |
| 294.00 | 279.00 | |
| 294.00 | 277.00 | |
| 299.00 | 277.00 | |
| 299.00 | 283.00 | |
| 305.00 | 289.00 | |
| 293.00 | 274.00 | |
| 299.00 | 286.00 | |
| 309.00 | 286.00 | |
| 309.00 | 286.00 |
Frequently asked questions
How much is petrol in Sri Lanka today?
As of 6 July 2026, RON 92 petrol in Sri Lanka costs 495.00 LKR per litre — about $1.48 per litre, or $5.59 per US gallon.
What is the RON 92 price in Sri Lanka?
RON 92 costs 495.00 LKR per litre in Sri Lanka as of 6 July 2026.
Is diesel cheaper than petrol in Sri Lanka?
Diesel is cheaper. As of 6 July 2026, diesel costs 478.00 LKR per litre and petrol 495.00 LKR per litre — a difference of 17.00 LKR (3.4% less than petrol).
Have fuel prices gone up in Sri Lanka?
Petrol in Sri Lanka has risen 14.1% in the past 30 days, from 434.00 to 495.00 LKR per litre.
When were these Sri Lanka fuel prices last updated?
These prices were last updated on 6 July 2026. Sri Lanka typically publishes new fuel prices about every 9 days.
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