At least seven months to end current fuel, gas crisis: Lokuge

At least another seven months will take to end the current fuel and gas queues, Energy Minister Gamini Lokuge said.

He said the government is unable to control the situation that has arisen in the global arena.

"With the collapse of the global economic situation, we cannot sell coconuts to bring dollars into the country. We are in the primary stage of the difficulties of bringing dollars, "Minister Lokuge said.

Therefore, the President is trying to restore the country's economy by strengthening the tourism sector and exports, he said.

To overcome the current issues, it will take for the government at least seven to eight months, Minister Lokuge said. (Chaturanga Samarawickrama)