Amid diplomatic talks with Russia to supply fuel, Sri Lanka's state-owned Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) and the Lanka Indian Oil Corporation (LIOC) have reduced the retail price.

Sri Lanka political crisis: Colombo reduces fuel prices amid talks with Russia

Sri Lanka is currently facing one of the worst-ever economic crises in the country's history. There has been a shortage of essential supplies, and fuel while regular power cuts have continuously troubled the people in the ongoing difficult times.

'Standing in queue for past 2 days': Sri Lankan cricketer Chamika Karunaratne struggles for fuel in country

Reports claim the Sri Lankan government is arranging millions of dollars in payment in order to import 40,000 tonnes of diesel as the country faces a massive fuel shortage.

Sri Lanka battles fuel shortage amid foreign exchange crisis