CPC quizzed why fuel shipment not ordered before July 22 as fuel runs out

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The senior management of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has been quizzed by the President and Finance Ministry as to why a fuel shipment has not been ordered before July 22 even after being informed that the funds are ready to be released by the treasury, the Daily Mirror learns.

In a meeting held last week between the President, treasury officials and CPC management, the CPC was quizzed as to why an order had not been placed for fuel at its earliest despite the funds being ready for immediate purchase.the CPC had replied that the premiums to be paid were high which is why they were awaiting the next fuel shipment to arrive on July 22.

The discussion then led to a heated argument with treasury officials questioning the CPC as to how they could consider high premiums as an excuse when the CPC had run out of fuel leading to the country coming to a virtual halt.

The CPC was also informed that when they attempted to pay lesser premiums and place an order last month, the vessel never arrived which led to the severe shortage across the country.

Finance Ministry officials also questioned the CPC as to why they were now delaying placing the new orders when the treasury was ready to release the funds, including the premium fee to get a fuel shipment from a reputed company as soon as possible. As of last evening, the Daily Mirror learns that the next fuel shipment is due to arrive only on July 22 by which time the country will come to a complete halt. No fresh orders have been placed before that leading to a query as to why the shipment was not being ordered now that the funds were in hand.

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa last week instructed the treasury to immediately release the funds to place an order for the fuel shipment without further delay as millions continue to languish in queues outside fuel stations for days.(JAMILA HUSAIN)

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M-mulana Doggie Saturday, 02 July 2022 09:06 AM

we can reasonably assume there were so many parties eagerly waiting to get a commission from the next shipment. it does not matter about the price

Boru Na Atha Saturday, 02 July 2022 09:06 AM

True, its the plan of Gota to create a scene and make the public to suffer.

Dr. A.M.B. Jauasuriya Saturday, 02 July 2022 09:08 AM

Poor Administration, Failed President, Failed Prime Minister, Failed Minister of Power

Thomas Dharmachandra Saturday, 02 July 2022 09:22 AM

Is CPC a " BULATH KADE and managed by Podian " for not knowing to order requirements in advance than conduct day to day business like bulath kade. SHAME ON THE MINISTER AND THE PRESIDENT

Ram Saturday, 02 July 2022 09:23 AM

Officials quizzed and matter ends. Sack the concerned officers for dereliction of duty

ravin Saturday, 02 July 2022 09:30 AM

It is in air, what the officials can do when commission earners ( so called politicians) with necessary top level backings are over ruling them?. In Sinhalese there is an idiom which says gedara giyoth ambu nasi, maga hitiyoth tho nasi. Same with gas as well.

Lawry Saturday, 02 July 2022 09:41 AM

Consider the gravity to the people of this country. Not just error by x,y or z. As one who worked in stock replenishment tasks I say orders should be placed 3 months ahead. Documentation, ship transit time etc. must be factored in. I am a Sri Lankan. Which jungle were these guys born.

Devil Dance Masters Saturday, 02 July 2022 11:18 AM

If Fuel does not arrive as promised on the 10th June, 2022 expect another drama like 9th May, 2022, sorry to say but cannot tolerate further.

Sufferer Saturday, 02 July 2022 11:23 AM

First you have to bribe its chairman and then down the line for urgent orders….otherwise they aren’t bothered about suffering masses….

Farook Saturday, 02 July 2022 11:25 AM

Nothing is going to happen. These dramas are all staged to fool the gullible people of Sri Lanka. The people responsible should've shown the door.

Monkey tricks Saturday, 02 July 2022 11:25 AM

President Sir don't try to fool the masses, it is not the CPC BUT you are the culprit and you must be quizzed first.

ANTON Saturday, 02 July 2022 11:26 AM

INCOMPETENCE!

Priyantha77 Saturday, 02 July 2022 11:42 AM

Privatize these white elephant eating public money

Decentgent Saturday, 02 July 2022 11:47 AM

Sack the incompetent officials immediately n appoint young duty conscious men.

Rathnavali Saturday, 02 July 2022 11:54 AM

Mr. President, if you still think you are powerful, then sack the Minister and the officials of CPC who failed to place an order on time! If not, we know it was all due to a commission issue and you are part of the problem!

Arul Saturday, 02 July 2022 12:02 PM

Blame game started by failed and incapable prime minister and president. Those who don't even know that country will come to standstill without fuel. Childish fools.

Bystander Saturday, 02 July 2022 12:23 PM

A company that is deemed not credit worthy would only be supplied stock on a cash on delivery or an advanced cash payment basis. What happens in a situation where such a company does not have the required cash in hand and the ideal stock replenishment strategies are no longer feasible?

Colin Saturday, 02 July 2022 01:20 PM

Make a fervent appeal to India to kindly send us some emergency supply within the last few days. I am confident our neighbour will oblige.

Joshua Saturday, 02 July 2022 01:23 PM

What was the energy minister doing? Wasn't he appointed to ensure the country does not run out of fuel? If it was private sector he and the CPC officials would have been kicked out. Of course our saar knows nothing

Berty Fernando [Bus Company Owner] Saturday, 02 July 2022 01:42 PM

All are liars and dam cheaters, they are playing games with the public, but the public can tolerate only for a certain extend.

Daya Saturday, 02 July 2022 01:49 PM

End of the day, all government departments are corrupted including CPC, CEB and now talking about the suffering of the people just to ensure their jobs are safe in case of privatization.

Raymond Silva [Ex-Snr. officer Army] Saturday, 02 July 2022 01:51 PM

Sorry, until 22nd the masses cannot wait at home losing their jobs, losing their businesses and other activities - Prompt action needed somehow by the Minister concerned.

Cam Kay Saturday, 02 July 2022 06:02 PM

Gota Go Gama protestors now proved that they were not protesting for major changes but only for food and gas. That is why they are missing in action. Otherwise, why don’t they go for some serious protest like Fast unto Death?

Maheepala Saturday, 02 July 2022 07:03 PM

In one word “Drama” by Gotha and the clan

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