CPC Keeps Octane 95 at Rs 475, Private Pumps Hike to Rs 495 — Which Do You Trust?

From October 25, Lanka IOC and Sinopec raised Octane 95 petrol to Rs 495 a litre, while state-owned Ceylon Petroleum Corporation held its price at Rs 475. Octane 92, diesel and super diesel were left untouched by all three. For the first time in a while, the "premium" private brands are now pricier than the state pump for the same fuel grade. Some drivers say stick with CPC: it's Rs20 cheaper per litre, saves real money over a month of fill-ups, and there's no proven difference in engine performance between brands for a petrol that meets the same spec. Others say they've always trusted Lanka IOC's quality and consistency at the pump and would rather pay the premium than switch stations they know and trust. With global oil prices climbing and private players adjusting faster than the state does, this gap could become the new normal rather than a one-off. If you drive an Octane 95 car, are you switching pumps to save the Rs20, or is brand loyalty worth the extra cost? Mile akkata rupiyal 20ක වෙනසක් තියෙනකොට, oyaa petrol station මාරු කරනවද?