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Sri Lanka to Pay for Russian Oil in Chinese Yuan: Reports
Sri Lanka to Pay for Russian Oil in Chinese Yuan: Reports
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Sri Lanka is planning to pay for future imports of Russian crude oil in Chinese yuan, the Daily Mirror newspaper reported on Thursday, citing the country's new... 23.04.2026, Sputnik India
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The discussions on the matter are still ongoing, the minister said. The country has sufficient oil reserves until the end of July, he said, stressing that ensuring uninterrupted fuel and electricity supplies remains Sri Lanka’s top priority. The move comes amid disruptions to global energy markets linked to tensions affecting key routes such as the Strait of Hormuz, a vital corridor for oil and liquefied natural gas supplies.
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Sri Lanka to Pay for Russian Oil in Chinese Yuan: Reports
18:08 23.04.2026 (Updated: 19:00 23.04.2026) Sri Lanka is planning to pay for future imports of Russian crude oil in Chinese yuan, the Daily Mirror newspaper reported on Thursday, citing the country's new energy minister, Aruna Karunatilake.
The discussions on the matter are still ongoing, the minister said.
"We expect to finalise the deal after another two rounds of talks," the newspaper quoted Karunatilake as saying.
The country has
sufficient oil reserves until the end of July, he said, stressing that ensuring uninterrupted fuel and electricity supplies remains Sri Lanka’s top priority.
The move comes amid disruptions to global energy markets linked to tensions affecting key routes such as the Strait of Hormuz, a vital corridor for oil and liquefied natural gas supplies.
