Sinopec increases prices of Petrol 95 Octane and Super Diesel above CPC rates

Sinopec increases prices of Petrol 95 Octane and Super Diesel above CPC rates

March 22, 2026   09:13 am

Following the recent fuel price revision by the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC), Sinopec has also increased its fuel prices.

Accordingly, the price of Octane 95 petrol has been increased by Rs. 122 per litre, bringing the new price to Rs. 487. Super diesel has been raised by Rs. 219 per litre, with the new price set at Rs. 572.

Meanwhile, Octane 92 petrol and auto diesel prices remain aligned with those of the CPC. Accordingly, the price of Octane 92 petrol has been increased by Rs. 81 to Rs. 398 per litre, while auto diesel has risen by Rs. 79 to Rs. 382 per litre.

These price revisions will come into effect from midnight today (22).

The revised Sinopec fuel prices are as follows:

• Auto Diesel – Rs. 382 (increased by Rs. 79) 

• Super Diesel – Rs. 572 (increased by Rs. 219) 

• Petrol 92 Octane – Rs. 398 (increased by Rs. 81) 

• Kerosene – Rs. 255 (increased by Rs. 60) 

• Petrol 95 Octane – Rs. 487 (increased by Rs. 122) 

Earlier, the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (Ceypetco) announced a revision of fuel prices, effective from midnight yesterday (21).

Meanwhile, Lanka IOC has also adjusted its fuel prices in line with the CPC revision.

Accordingly, the revised Lanka IOC and CPC fuel prices are as follows:

• Auto Diesel – Rs. 382 (increased by Rs. 79) 

• Super Diesel – Rs. 443 (increased by Rs. 90) 

• Petrol 92 Octane – Rs. 398 (increased by Rs. 81) 

• Kerosene – Rs. 255 (increased by Rs. 60) 

• Petrol 95 Octane – Rs. 455 (increased by Rs. 90) 

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