COLOMBO -- As Sri Lanka's dollar scarcity worsens, a fresh crop of unusual signs has surfaced about spreading shortages of basic goods. "Candles not available due to gas shortage" was one. It was placed at St. Anthony's church, located in a mixed commercial and residential quarter of Colombo.
Economy
Dollar drought leaves Sri Lanka groping in the dark
Oil in short supply, basic necessities grow scarce as foreign reserves dwindle
