March 12, Colombo (LNW): Sri Lanka has arranged sufficient fuel imports to meet national demand through the end of April, D.A. Rajakaruna, Chairman of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CEYPETCO), disclosed.
Rajakaruna said the state-run fuel supplier has already placed orders for several shipments of petroleum products to maintain steady supplies in the coming weeks. A series of tankers are expected to reach the island during the second half of April, with deliveries planned around April 14–15, 17–18, 21–22 and again towards the end of the month between 29 and 30.
The consignments are scheduled to arrive from suppliers based in India and Singapore, both of which remain key sources of refined fuel for Sri Lanka.
Officials indicated that the shipments will help maintain stable stocks at fuel terminals across the country and support uninterrupted distribution through the local network of filling stations. Authorities have also been monitoring global oil markets closely in recent weeks amid fluctuations in international energy prices.
Rajakaruna added that the petroleum cargoes will be purchased at the prevailing global market rates at the time of discharge, a standard procurement practice designed to reflect the most up-to-date pricing conditions.
The CEYPETCO said it will continue coordinating closely with suppliers and shipping operators to ensure timely deliveries, while also maintaining adequate reserves to prevent potential supply disruptions.
