• The decision was taken following complaints received over irregularities in the distribution of fuel to customers at filling stations

By Chaturanga Samarawickrama

The Energy Ministry has instructed the Home Affairs State Ministry to assist in monitoring the fuel distribution activities at fuel stations. 

The required fuel stocks were brought to the country facing the current foreign exchange crisis. Therefore, after the limited import fuel stocks are provided for well-identified and vital economic activities with good management, the remaining stocks should be handed over to the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) fuel stations with the intervention of the Energy Ministry.

 However, the Energy Ministry pointed out that the decision was taken following several complaints received over the irregularities in the distribution of fuel to customers at filling stations.  Accordingly, the Energy Ministry has informed the Home Affairs State Ministry to implement a programme to monitor the distribution of fuel through filling stations by all District Secretaries and Divisional Secretaries.