After introducing QR, fuel consumption falls closer to 3mn liters: Minister

Fuel Pass for tourists from 1st week of Sept.

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The Power and Energy Ministry said the fuel consumption has fallen by 2,816,056 liters after the successful introduction of QR code system under the National Fuel Pass (NFP) portal.

They said the QR code system under the NFP portal was launched islandwide from August 1.

Despite an increase in vehicle registration due to the QR code system, petrol and diesel consumption were lower than in the first, second, and third weeks of August. The number of vehicles registered using the QR code increased gradually in the first (4,287,149), second (4,553,754), and third (4,622,336) weeks, the minister said.

Minister Kanchana Wijesekera said the details were reviewed during the NFP review meeting held online this morning.

Accordingly, the consumption of petrol liters has been reduced to 2,493,576 liters as compared to the first week (23,528,930 liters) of August, while 322,480 liters of diesel were consumed as compared to the first week (13,089,782 liters).

A total of 1,148,573 liters of petrol was dispensed compared to the second (22,183,928 liters) and third weeks of August (21,035,354 liters). The diesel consumption was reported as 1,280,727 liters compared to the second (14,048,029 liters) and third weeks (12,767,302 liters).

Moreover, he said the fuel pass for tourists would be made available from the first week of September. A special category for quota additions for essential services is to be introduced soon, he said. (Chaturanga Samarawickrama)

Comments - 12

Karalasingam Sivalingam Tuesday, 23 August 2022 03:38 PM

Congratulations Kanjana, you have tackled one of the most burning problem this country faced since independence.

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D.P.Prasad Tuesday, 23 August 2022 04:25 PM

It is correct that the consumption of the fossil fuel has been reduced to a considerable level. In the wake of this reduction certain fuel stations owners are lamenting and saying that they are unable to get a reasonable profit through selling the petroleum products. However during last three months time most the shed owners were hoarding the fuel and selling it at exorbitant prices. They earned and heaped up money even for their next generation.This why we reiterate that QR system is so systematic. Further each and every person has the equal opportunity to obtain the fuel quota at a time on the days prescribed in the fuel pass.

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Jef Tuesday, 23 August 2022 04:31 PM

Good work things looking heaps better then few weeks ago where you spend days to get fuel now its few minutes keep up the good work

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sam Tuesday, 23 August 2022 04:53 PM

If authorities had a knowledge of management and experience this would have been achieved much earlier

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Silva Tuesday, 23 August 2022 04:56 PM

National fuel pass or the fuel rationing scheme is good during a shortage of supply situation. But it would mean less economic activity since transport is very essential for growth. So increase the quota and reduce price.

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Mizaru Tuesday, 23 August 2022 06:10 PM

In other words it called “Fuel Rationing “. Takes me back to the dark Mrs. B days where everything was rationed. Two reasons for the drop, 1. Rationing 2. Too expensive to use.

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common man Tuesday, 23 August 2022 06:13 PM

fuel consumption is lower due to increase in price, not because of QR code!

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Makes to sense on how it can happen Tuesday, 23 August 2022 06:24 PM

Does the minister have any idea of why or how this has happened? Are people using less fuel or why? Otherwise might be statistics used hide problems?

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Upulpb Tuesday, 23 August 2022 08:41 PM

People who use own vehicles to travel around 30 to 40 kms are struggling to report to work daily and some of these people are on essential services. Also owners of cars/vans and SUVs with a engine capacity of over 1500 cc are only able to use the vehicle only 2 to 3 days if they are travelling around 30 to 40 km each way. Hope the authorities could look in to these issues at the next review

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dot Wednesday, 24 August 2022 03:48 AM

Fuel consumption get low in the first world countries when prices go up.when people use public transport or pool cars as alternative ..But as climate activist we welcome the low consumption of fossil fuels ..at least the planet can breath better .So its good news that people are educated and making choices

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Lion Wednesday, 24 August 2022 05:21 AM

There is nothing to be happy, the situation will make the economic conditions worst. Reduction in consumption is due to heavy price .

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Sunil Wednesday, 24 August 2022 08:48 AM

The reduction in fuel consumption is not something that the people had done willingly. They are helpless in this matter. They have to accept the rationing system, whether they like it or not. The nation's economy is undoubtedly adversely affected at a time when it should be improving.

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