COLOMBO -- Serpentine lines of motorists awaiting fuel rations have become a common sight in Sri Lanka's commercial capital of Colombo, as the country grapples with an unprecedented economic crisis. Some queues stretch for miles, with auto-rickshaw drivers and car owners baking in the sun to get their hands on a few precious liters. Several people are reported to have died while waiting.
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Sri Lankans wait for fuel rations at a gas station in Colombo. Some have resorted to selling on the black market to those who are willing and able to pay more. (Photo by Kanika Gupta)
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