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news The Hindu 2026-05-16

Sri Lanka Imposes 50% Surcharge on Car Imports to Protect Currency

Sri Lanka has introduced a 50% surcharge on car imports to safeguard its currency from further depreciation. The rupee's decline is attributed to external pressures, notably the Iran war impacting fuel import costs.

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