February 18, Colombo (LNW): Chief Government Whip Minister (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa has given assurances that the Sri Lankan government is committed to reducing the fuel tax, revealing that steps have already been taken to make this promise a reality.
Speaking in Parliament today (18), Minister Jayatissa announced that a detailed report regarding the fuel tax would be presented to the House in the near future.
This report, according to the minister, will not only outline the plans for the fuel tax reduction but will also delve into the history of how the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CEYPETCO) became a financially struggling entity.
“We will provide a full account of how the CEYPETCO was driven into losses and the roles played by the ministers at the time. Everything will be revealed, and the relevant minister will address these matters in due course,” Jayatissa said, adding that the government aims to bring transparency to the situation.
The remarks were made in response to a query raised by Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) MP Dayasiri Jayasekera, who had sought clarification on the government’s commitment to reducing the current fuel tax of Rs. 50, a promise that had been made earlier.
