On March 26, 24 carat gold (10 grammes) priced Rs 51,890 in India, while 22 carat gold (10 grammes) cost Rs 47,530.
Fuel Price Increase: Because India is 85 percent reliant on imports to meet its oil needs, retail pricing adapt to global movements.
A rise in oil costs and a loss of visitors due to the war in Ukraine have exacerbated Sri Lanka's foreign exchange problem since the IMF board considered the staff report in late February, pushing President Gotabaya Rajapaaksa's government to seek IMF assistance.