India examining diesel supply request from Sri Lanka: MEA

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March 12 (New Delhi) - Emphasising India’s role as a major exporter of refined petroleum products, particularly to neighbouring countries, the Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday said that the Indian government has received requests from Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and the Maldives, which are currently under review.

“India is a major exporter of refined petroleum products, especially to our neighbourhood. We have received a request from the government of Bangladesh for the supply of diesel, which is being examined. Given our people-centric and development-oriented approach to relations with Bangladesh, we have been supplying diesel from the Numaligarh refinery since 2007 through various modes, which include waterways, rail and later through the India-Bangladesh Friendship Pipeline,” MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said during a weekly media briefing in New Delhi.

“A sale purchase agreement was signed in October 2017 between Numaligarh Refinery and Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation for the supply of high-speed diesel on mutually agreed terms. It bears mention that while diesel exports to Bangladesh have largely continued since 2017, India’s refining capacity, our own requirements and diesel availability will be factored in while taking decisions,” he added.

Jaiswal stressed that the Indian government has also received similar requests from several other countries, including Sri Lanka and the Maldives, which are being examined, considering India’s domestic energy requirements and availability. (IANS)

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Arvind S Thursday, 12 March 2026 06:32 PM

Many here, as usual, will accuse India again of trying to dominate Sri Lanka with an ulterior motive.

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Mohamed Burhan Thursday, 12 March 2026 09:13 PM

Of course India a great helpful neighbour.our food difficult times we saw how helpful they were..It is our first people to knock the door again..

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Ram P Friday, 13 March 2026 03:47 AM

Loku Aiya unlikely to look the other way when Malli ask for a favour

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Thanks to the Govt and People of India, we stand with you for your generosity as always in our hour of need. Friday, 13 March 2026 08:01 AM

India has always and will always be our rescue partner in times of need, with a big heart. No matter how many dislike India, the majority will always be there to stand with India.

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Krish Friday, 13 March 2026 08:30 AM

We simply doesn't have the capacity or the necessary influence to get fuel if there is a shortage. Even if we have money. That is a fact.

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bare fact Friday, 13 March 2026 10:42 AM

Sri Lanka cricket is also run and funded by BCCI the Board of Control for cricket in India. As former Minister for Sport and Tourism in the Ranil Wickramasinghe government Harin Fernando mentioned at a conference in India that Sri Lanka is a part of India.

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