Long vehicle queues outside filling points

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Long vehicle queues were seen outside the filling stations in Colombo and suburban areas this evening fearing a fuel shortage due to false news of a petroleum strike tomorrow. Pix by Nisal Baduge

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Maniya Tuesday, 01 August 2017 11:29 AM

That's how smart our people are, they believe whatever they hear and react without finding facts. same with politically motivated news...

Sam Tuesday, 01 August 2017 01:24 PM

Common sense actually. The previous strike was cancelled based on talks being held today between the unions and MS. If the talks do not go to plan they will strike again.

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