He said that although initial unrest in the region impacted both foreign and domestic airlines, the situation has since stabilised, with most carriers resuming normal flight operations.
He said a special Aviation Fuel Management Committee has been established under the guidance of the President, in coordination with the Ministry of Ports and Civil Aviation, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation to monitor and manage fuel supplies.
According to Rambukwella, the CPC currently maintains 34,000 metric tons of Jet A-1 fuel, while an additional 15,000 metric tons is being supplied by the local refinery. "With an average daily consumption of around 1,600 metric tons, current stocks are sufficient for approximately 57 days," he said.
He added that further shipments have been arranged to strengthen fuel security, including a consignment of 35,000 metric tons already received and another shipment of 8,000 metric tons expected by April 2. Additional tenders have also been called to ensure continuous supply.
Rambukwella also said that 271 barrels of Avgas, used for light aircraft and training operations, are currently available, which would last for about 107 days based on current usage.
He further said that key airports, including Bandaranaike International Airport, Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, and Jaffna International Airport, as well as Ratmalana Airport, have adequate fuel supplies to support ongoing operations.
