Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekare had today (19) requested the public not queue up for Petrol ,Diesel and Kerosene oil in front of Fuel stations for the next three to four days until the fuel shipments arrive ,
Government has opened a letter of credit for US Dollars 90 million for a shipment of Petrol and Diesel he had stated ,The shipment of Petrol is due to arrive in Colombo harbor on 23rd of June and the Shipment of Diesel on 24th of June the Minister has stressed.
Private buses will receive fuel from the nearest Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) Depot and School ,Staff and Tourist vehicles too receive fuel from the nearest SLTB Depot Minister Wijesekare has said ,A plan to issue fuel for Essential services will be implemented from this Friday and Fuel will be issued for Three wheelers and Motorcycles for twice a week basis he has stated.
"Public should restrict unnecessary travels these days in view of the current fuel crisis " Minister had further said ,