ECONOMIC CRISIS05:34 UTCMar 27 1 min readSource: Al Jazeera
Sri Lanka braces for new economic crisis as war on Iran continues
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For many Sri Lankans, the fuel shortage triggered by the war carries echoes of the 2022 economic crisis - with a twist.
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- / Sri Lanka faces renewed fuel shortages due to the Iran conflict, risking another economic collapse similar to 2022.
- / Global oil supply disruptions could worsen inflation and debt burdens, straining Sri Lanka’s fragile recovery efforts.
- / Dependence on imported fuel and geopolitical tensions heightens vulnerability, requiring urgent policy adjustments or aid.
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