Within the next two-or-three days private buses will be given diesel via the depots of the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) said State Minister Dilum Amunugama, speaking to media today (28).
The Finance Minister has also instructed in this regard and discussions have been held with the Chairman of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CEYPETCO), he added.
Accordingly, about four hundred thousand litres of diesel will be required by the SLTB buses daily and about five hundred and thirty one thousand litres of diesel by the private buses, the Minister revealed.
MIAP
