No fuel shortages; stocks secured until May, says CPC

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Colombo, March 1 (Daily Mirror) - The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) said that there will be no delays in receiving fuel stocks ordered up to April and May, assuring the public that supplies remain stable despite tensions in the Middle East.

Addressing a media briefing today (01), CPC Chairman D. J. Rajakaruna said that the relevant fuel shipments are scheduled to arrive from India and Singapore as planned.

He further said that the ongoing conflict situation in the Middle East will not disrupt Sri Lanka’s fuel supply, and emphasised that the assurance is being given responsibly. Rajakaruna said there is no need for the public to remain in queues.

Although fuel distribution had not been scheduled for today (01), operations were commenced after employees involved in fuel activities were called back to work due to increased public consumption. Fuel issuance has now begun and will continue tomorrow (02) as well, despite it being a Poya day.

Rajakaruna also said that all filling stations have been instructed not to supply fuel into barrels, warning that legal action will be taken against those attempting to purchase fuel in barrels for resale.

He said current fuel stock levels are sufficient for several weeks, with no shortage reported.

The CPC said current fuel stocks remain at comfortable levels, with petrol sufficient for 37 days, diesel for 35 days, super diesel for 72 days, and aviation fuel for 47 days.

Comments - 7

Wije Sunday, 01 March 2026 12:19 PM

Obviously no shortage , but Sri Lankan oil shed owners are famous to make money from every such situation.

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Michel Saelen Sunday, 01 March 2026 01:50 PM

Not only the Petrol shed guy's. Pick Me doubled the tuk tuk fare - a trip of Rs 300 now same trip Rs 700. incredible . Ripping of people in situation like this is not new to Sri Lanka. Sadly

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Adam Smith Sunday, 01 March 2026 04:08 PM

@Wije - What can the fuel station owners do? Did they create an artificial demand? No. It is the consumers (i.e. vehicle owners) who panicked and rushed to fuel stations en masse to pump in fuel for their vehicles. So, the demand surges than normal while the supply remains the same causing a short run fuel shortage. Do not post gibberish.

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Dr. Dee esquire Sunday, 01 March 2026 01:06 PM

The 3 wheel folk will have good incomes these days!

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Cisco Sunday, 01 March 2026 01:36 PM

Authorities should enforce QR system for fuel issue. Otherwise panic buyers will force others to disaster situation.

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Reza Dole Sunday, 01 March 2026 05:07 PM

Please it's also better to stop the schools cycle parade , since the big matches are due this month , would save unnecessary waste of money on these parades and petrol. A suggestion.

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Tim Dave Sunday, 01 March 2026 08:13 PM

The petrol queue that happened in Gotabhaya's era also was an artificial one. Remember that

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