No fuel shortage despite QR system, CPC says

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Colombo, March 15 (Daily Mirror) - Despite the introduction of the QR code system for fuel distribution, there is no fuel shortage in the country, said Managing Director of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation, Mayura Neththikumara.

Speaking to the media, he said the QR code system was implemented as a precaution after authorities observed people stockpiling fuel and long queues forming at filling stations over the past few days.

“The QR code system was introduced after we noticed people collecting fuel and queues forming over the past three to four days. Otherwise, there is no issue with fuel. The aim is to ensure that people can obtain fuel without having to wait in queues,” he said.

Neththikumara also said that discussions had already been held with several countries, including India and China, regarding the purchase of fuel if an urgent requirement arises, adding that the talks had been successful.

He further said fuel distribution under the QR code system commenced at 6.00 a.m. today (15), with priority initially given to those who had previously obtained a QR code and possess the relevant vehicle along with the registered mobile number.

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Sokrates Sunday, 15 March 2026 04:00 PM

If people can’t buy as much fuel as they want, there’s obviously a fuel shortage. What’s happening here is sugar-coating the shortage.

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Jeer Sunday, 15 March 2026 04:38 PM

Fed up with these lies now

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Christo255 Sunday, 15 March 2026 05:56 PM

Talking from his backside. If there no shortage why introduce the QR system? Obviously there is a shortage and he must have the guts to say it and appeal for understanding rather than adopt a we know all attitude. Typical jeppa

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Jehan Sunday, 15 March 2026 07:55 PM

Enough fuel? Then are you joking with the QR code?

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Athk69 Sunday, 15 March 2026 11:07 PM

Even with a QR code, many filling stations either have no fuel or have very long queues. Flash back - Aragala days, but this time its because of an incompetent and arrogant boot licking dictator from the west.

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