Sri Lanka runs out of money to pay for fuel imports, more hardships yet to come

Synopsis

Sri Lanka's energy minister says the country has no money left to pay for fuel imports, leading to severe shortages at gas stations. The limited fuel reserves will only be allocated for essential services, such as ambulances, as the economic crisis deepens. On Tuesday, parliament votes against an opposition motion to condemn President Gotabaya Rajapaksa for his handling of the crisis, despite ongoing protests demanding his resignation. New Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe warns that the country must confront unpleasant and terrifying facts, as citizens continue to demonstrate for change. Many Sri Lankans express distrust in Wickremesinghe, viewing him as closely tied to the ruling Rajapaksa family, which they want to see removed from power. The political turmoil intensifies as the public remains determined to seek a better future amidst the ongoing hardships.