Govt Assures Uninterrupted Fuel Supply

Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) Chairman Janaka Rajakaruna, speaking at a media briefing yesterday, confirmed that Sri Lanka has already secured sufficient fuel stocks to meet national demand for the next two months.

“The issue is not about the current availability of fuel, but about the origin of our imports and whether the ongoing conflict would disrupt them,” Rajakaruna said. “According to our reports, most of the 92-octane petrol we import originates from Malaysia, Singapore, Oman, and India—not from regions currently impacted by the conflict.”

He further emphasized that diesel supplies also remain secure, with sourcing routes unaffected by the Middle Eastern tensions.

In addition to CPC’s preparedness, Rajakaruna noted that the country’s newer fuel distributors—Lanka IOC, Sinopec, and RM Park—have also confirmed their ability to maintain uninterrupted distribution over the coming two months.

This is a result of careful planning and early procurement. We want to assure the public that there is no immediate threat to fuel availability in Sri Lanka,” he said.

Energy analysts have warned that any escalation in the Iran-Israel conflict could disrupt global oil supply chains and drive up prices. However, Sri Lanka’s diversified import sources and early logistical arrangements appear to have placed the country in a relatively stable position for the short term.

The CPC and relevant ministries are said to be closely monitoring the geopolitical developments and are prepared to take additional measures if necessary.