March 15, Colombo (LNW): A fuel shipment weighing 35,000 metric tonnes is set to dock in Sri Lanka tomorrow, carrying a vital mix of petrol and diesel to bolster the nation’s fuel reserves.
The cargo, managed by the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CEYPETCO), forms part of a series of shipments aimed at meeting the country’s fuel needs in the coming weeks.
According to CEYPETCO Chairman D.A. Rajakaruna, this delivery is the first of several, with three additional fuel shipments expected to arrive before the end of the month.
These deliveries are crucial to ensuring uninterrupted fuel supply across Sri Lanka, especially with demand expected to rise in the lead-up to the festive season.
Rajakaruna also confirmed that orders for the fuel required to meet demand through to the end of April have already been placed. The CEYPETCO will be sourcing these supplies at prevailing market prices at the time of unloading, ensuring that costs reflect the latest market conditions.
All of the incoming shipments, including the one arriving tomorrow, are being imported from India and Singapore, key suppliers of fuel to Sri Lanka.