• Sri Lanka’s fuel stocks will last for about five more days, its power and energy minister said.
• Sri Lanka is awaiting official confirmation from the Indian government; for a new $500 million credit line for fuel.
• The prime minister said there was only enough petrol for one day.

Chronic gasoline shortages have increased this week; with kilometer-long lineups at several gas stations around the country; sparking sporadic protests as motorists wait for petrol and diesel; sometimes overnight. Sri Lanka’s fuel supplies will last for about five more days; according to the country’s power and energy minister; while the island nation waits for official approval from India; on a fresh $500 million petroleum credit line.

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After its foreign exchange reserves plummeted to historic lows; the country’s 22 million inhabitants are facing their biggest financial crisis in seven decades; with dollars running out to pay for essential imports such as food, medicine, and fuel.

Chronic gasoline shortages have increased this week; with kilometer-long lineups at several gas stations around the country; sparking sporadic protests as motorists wait for petrol and diesel; sometimes overnight.

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