Speaking at a media briefing today (01), CPC Chairman D. J. Rajakaruna said that scheduled fuel consignments from India and Singapore are on track to arrive as planned. He stressed that the current conflict situation in the Middle East will not have any impact on the country’s fuel imports.
Rajakaruna emphasised that the assurance is being made responsibly and urged the public not to engage in unnecessary queueing. Although fuel distribution had not been planned for today (01), operations were resumed after staff involved in fuel activities were called back to work in response to increased public demand. Distribution has now commenced and will continue tomorrow (02), despite it being a Poya day.
He further noted that all filling stations have been instructed not to dispense fuel into barrels and warned that strict legal action will be taken against individuals attempting to purchase fuel in barrels for resale purposes.
According to the CPC, current stocks are sufficient for several weeks, with petrol available for 37 days, diesel for 35 days, super diesel for 72 days, and aviation fuel for 47 days, confirming that there is no shortage at present.
