Harsha questions fuel pricing formula, alleges lack of transparency | Daily FT
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- Opposition MP Dr. Harsha de Silva criticized the government's fuel pricing mechanism, alleging opaque assumptions about global oil prices and subsidies. He called for greater transparency in pricing calculations and noted previous administrations had provided clearer explanations.
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“Dr. de Silva said his 'back calculations' indicate that authorities may be using assumed global oil prices of $130 per barrel for Petrol 92 and $180 per barrel for auto diesel in setting prices.”
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— No evidence found in archive to confirm or refute the claim about assumed global oil prices.
“Dr. de Silva claimed that subsidies of around Rs. 20 for petrol and Rs. 100 for diesel are being factored into the final retail price.”
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— No evidence found in archive to verify the subsidy amounts included in retail prices.
“Dr. de Silva argued that Sri Lanka has not incurred such costs and that they do not reflect the actual landed price of fuel.”
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— No evidence found in archive to assess whether subsidies reflect actual landed fuel prices.
“Dr. de Silva noted that the current administration had previously opposed the mechanism introduced under former Finance Minister Mangala Samaraweera.”
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— No evidence found in archive to confirm or refute the administration's opposition to the pricing mechanism.