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Sri Lanka braces for worst, announces Wednesdays off amid oil surge
Published on: March 17, 2026, 12:32 p.m. | Source: Firstpost
Sri Lanka has declared all Wednesdays as public holidays to conserve fuel as oil prices surge amid the ongoing conflict. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake warned the nation to prepare for the worst as authorities introduce austerity measures.
