The QR Code based fuel distribution has commenced from midnight yesterday in a move to address the fuel crisis in the country.
The national fuel pass also known as the QR Code system from hereon will be the only method by which fuel is distributed.
Accordingly, fuel will not be issued according to the vehicle numbers and the distribution subject to QR Code will be restricted for one vehicle per one day a week.
Despite the system being formal for fuel distribution, not enough fuel is distributed for a week via the system, grieved the public and the fuel station owners.
Nonetheless, about five million vehicles have already registered for the national fuel pass.
The permission to issue fuel for generators and small industrial machines should be obtained through the respective divisional secretariats and the desired fuel station should be selected via registration in advance in this regard.
Meanwhile, the Petroleum Distributors Association urged the government to provide military protection near fuel stations to avoid any unrest during the issuance of fuel.
MIAP
