Sri Lanka Reintroduces QR Code Fuel Rationing Amid West Asia Tensions

Sri Lanka has reintroduced a QR code-based fuel rationing system starting March 15, 2026, to manage domestic fuel supplies amid escalating tensions in West Asia. The system allocates weekly fuel quotas by vehicle type, including 15 litres for cars and 60 litres for buses. This measure aims to prevent hoarding despite sufficient fuel reserves and follows recent price hikes and government appeals to reduce non-essential travel. The rationing system was previously used during Sri Lanka's 2022 economic crisis to manage shortages.