गृहपृष्ठ ∕ International ∕ Sri Lanka to limit fuel for private vehicles as fuel suppliers delay shipments International Sri Lanka to limit fuel for private vehicles as fuel suppliers delay shipments KathmanduPati June 26, 2022 COLOMBO – Sri Lanka will not receive shipments of petrol, diesel and crude oil, scheduled for this week and next week, Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekera said on Saturday. The minister said that suppliers have informed state-owned fuel importer and distributor Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) that they will not make the scheduled deliveries due to banking and logistic reasons. Wijesekera said public transportation, power generation and industries would be given priority until the next shipments arrive. Therefore, limited stocks of diesel and petrol will be distributed to a few gas stations throughout next week. The minister urged the general public not to queue up for fuel. He also said that refinery operations will also be halted until the next crude shipment arrives.”We are working with all new and existing suppliers. I apologize for the delay and inconvenience,” he said. Enditem Write your comments RELATED NEWS Humanoid robot surpasses human half-marathon world record in Beijing US, Pakistan and Iran begin high-level talks in Islamabad Ambassadors pay joint courtesy call on PM Shah Israel Becoming Isolated from the International Community International Concern Over Nepal’s Political Crisis, Emphasis on Dialogue for… Rejecting Putin’s Moscow meeting proposal, Zelensky says : I cannot… Top Headlines Before the Ballots: How Oli Lost the Political Narrative1 Nepali Congress provides financial assistance for Samba’s treatment2 We will return the savings of cooperative victims within 100 days : Rabi Lamichhane3 Jagdamba Group Chairman Shankar Agrawal Arrested4 NC President Thapa expresses sorrow over Dhading bus accident5 PM Karki addresses 61st Session of Human Rights Council: Reaffirms Nepal’s unflinching commitment to advancing human rights6 Govt declares three-day public holiday of election7 Two Offices Under Ministry of Communication to Be Abolished8 TRENDING Strict action against those who abuse health workers: Sajha Party Chairman Dahal’s accusations apolitical, impulsive: Bishnu Rimal Kathmandu Valley to get traffic lights at five more places Nepal Army hands over Khulalu-Salisalla road CPC Congress and Nepal’s perspective Arrest warrant issued against CK Raut 3,421 new COVID-19 cases recorded in 24 hours 1,111 additional coronavirus cases, 569 discharged in the last 24 hours
