Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has ordered urgent measures to protect the country’s energy supply, calling on the public to reduce electricity use during peak hours from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM.

The Road Passenger Transport Authority of the Western Province has decided to increase the three-wheeler fare for the first kilometre by Rs. 10 due to the recent fuel price hike.

The Bakery Owners’ Association in Sri Lanka has decided to increase the price of a 450g loaf of bread by Rs. 10, effective from midnight today (March 23).

The Iranian Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Dr. Alireza Delkhosh, reaffirmed Iran’s strong support for Sri Lanka, stating that Iran is ready to supply oil and essential goods while keeping key maritime routes open and ensuring the safety of Sri Lankans in Iran.

Former Minister Arjuna Ranatunga and former Ceylon Petroleum Corporation Chairman Dhammika Ranatunga were served indictments before the Colombo High Court today (March 23) over a corruption case linked to an alleged Rs. 800 million loss.

A retired Sri Lanka Army Brigadier was arrested over alleged corruption in the allocation of 22 housing units under Colombo’s Urban Regeneration Project.

Sri Lankan authorities have launched investigations into 153 mobile phone connections linked to the illegal use of fuel QR codes, referring suspects to the Computer Crime Investigation Division.

Sri Lanka Police arrested five suspects and seized large quantities of illegally stored fuel, including more than 6,000 liters of diesel, petrol, and kerosene, during coordinated raids carried out on March 22, 2026.

Lanka IOC has decided to increase its fuel prices, effective March 22, 2026.

Container transport charges for imports and exports will increase by 20% from midnight today (March 22) due to rising fuel prices, industry officials announced.

The Sri Lankan Embassy in Israel stated that four Sri Lankans were injured in Iranian missile attacks targeting the city of Dimona in Israel.

Sri Lanka will deliver long-distance postal parcels every other day due to the ongoing global fuel crisis, the Department of Posts announced.

Two suspects were arrested in separate police raids in Ramanathapuram and Ambalantota on March 21, 2026, for possessing large quantities of fuel without licenses.