Steps will be taken to issue tokens to those queuing up for fuel from tomorrow (27) until the arrival of the next ship carrying fuel, said Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekara, in view of the prevailing situation in the country.
He noted that these steps will be implemented as per a decision taken by the Security Council convened by the President and the Prime Minister.
Accordingly, anyone queuing up at fuel stations will be issued a token and their phone number will also be collected, Wijesekara went on, adding that the availability of fuel will be informed to them over the phone in accordance with the token number.
The Minister emphasised that these tokens will be in a unique and unchangeable manner at each fuel station. He urged the people not to queue up at stations with their tokens in possession, for they are being telephoned and informed of the fuel availability.
Wijesekara also expressed his regret over the current situation.
MIAP
