Audio: 5000 MT substandard diesel rejected

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A shipment of 5000 metric tonnes of diesel imported by the Lanka-India Oil Company (LIOC) was rejected by the Ceylon Petroleum Storage Terminal Limited (CPSTL) for not adhering to the quality of standard, official said.

CPSTL Spokesman Nissanka Jayawardane told the Daily Mirror that they had collected the sample of diesel on Friday and tests proved that it was not was not within the expected standard quality. “We have rejected the stock and ordered not to unload them,” he said.

Meanwhile, a spokesman for the LIOC said that the said shipment would be returned soon.(Darshana Sanjeewa)

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Mushi Sunday, 10 February 2013 12:00 AM

So LIOC is fooling people selling diesel for higher price than CPC for better quality. via DM Android App

007 Sunday, 10 February 2013 07:42 AM

When will they ever learn
Where have all the fools gone

weha Sunday, 10 February 2013 07:45 AM

Why do I get a feeling that this oil will reach the market anyway?

Jagath Leanage Sunday, 10 February 2013 08:40 AM

Every thing substandard under this regime. Any single thing which had a quality.

Lucky Weeramantry Sunday, 10 February 2013 09:18 AM

Don't Worry Some Mad Fool Will Buy It At A Cheaper Price Because Commissions Are There.

Lucky Weeramantry Sunday, 10 February 2013 09:43 AM

Please Except The 5000 Metric Tons Of Diesel Or We May Lose The Indian Vote At The UN.

mahinda Sunday, 10 February 2013 10:43 AM

rejected b'cos LIOC,
if CPETCO order already gone to the market

Lucky Weeramantry Sunday, 10 February 2013 12:48 PM

Have A DNA Test Also To Catch The Culprit Who Imported The Diesel.

Mahen Sunday, 10 February 2013 07:11 PM

Thank you Daily Mirror for the audio clip. The voice clip sounds political........

MR politics at work......

Roshan Monday, 11 February 2013 04:33 AM

If the same oil was imported by Petroleum Corporation, then they would have accepted it.

Mahela Monday, 11 February 2013 06:19 AM

Soon after President's Bodh Gaya trip.......,,
Sounds Fishy........

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