April 05, LNW(Colombo): The Petroleum Distributors Association (PDA) has announced that fuel station owners across the country will hold a silent protest outside the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) tomorrow (06) at 9:30 a.m., in response to several unresolved concerns affecting their operations.
Executive Committee Member D.V. Shantha Silva stated that one of the main issues prompting the protest is the difficulties faced by fuel station employees under the current odd-even fuel distribution system. He explained that this arrangement has created considerable inconvenience for workers in the sector.
Silva further noted that, under the existing fuel pricing structure, the CPC and other related corporations receive a 6% operating profit. In contrast, fuel stations were previously allocated a 3% dividend, which he claims has now been removed by the CPC’s new administration.
He also pointed out that fuel stations are experiencing operational challenges due to delays and inconsistencies in the scheduled delivery of petrol and diesel. These disruptions, he said, are affecting the efficiency of fuel distribution across the country.
The association warned that if these issues remain unresolved, they could significantly impact the sustainability and smooth functioning of fuel station operations nationwide.