*🔴 NEWS ALERT* ```(21.06.2025)``` *📌A hike in private bus fares could be on the cards next month if global fuel prices continue to climb as a result of the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict, according to Lanka Private Bus Owners’ Association (LPBOA) President, Gemunu Wijeratne.* *Wijeratne told yesterday (20), that the annual bus fare revision, scheduled for the 1st of next month, could lead to a revision in fares, should fuel prices in the global market remain on an upward trajectory.* *He said that while fuel prices are already high due to the prevailing geopolitical tensions, the Association is cautious about pushing for a fare increase immediately, warning that such a move could adversely affect the industry in the current economic climate.* *●▬🇱🇰 SL NEWS EXPRESS▬●* Follow our news channel to receive all news quickly⤵️ https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VajTmwiHLHQc0KtJPl0z *Display Your Advertisements & Business Promotions on Our WhatsApp Platforms ⤵️* https://wa.me/message/3RPSAFECX622J1