Fuel Shortage in Sri Lanka-Long queues again: Petrol stations close due to lack of fuel – Petrol Station Owners Association
The All Ceylon Petrol Station Owners Association says that filling stations have been closed due to the non-delivery of the ordered fuel. Its chairman Mr. Kumara Rajapaksa said that increase in fuel consumption the queues near the filling stations have increased again. Mr. Shanta Silva, Secretary of Petroleum Transport Tanker Owners Association, said that there is currently a shortage of fuel reserves across the island.
Fuel Shortage in Sri Lanka-Long queues again: Petrol stations close due to lack of fuel – Petrol Station Owners Association
The All Ceylon Petrol Station Owners Association says that filling stations have been closed due to the non-delivery of the ordered fuel. Its chairman Mr. Kumara Rajapaksa said that increase in fuel consumption the queues near the filling stations have increased again. Mr. Shanta Silva, Secretary of Petroleum Transport Tanker Owners Association, said that there is currently a shortage of fuel reserves across the island.
Economic Crisis in Sri Lanka-Will the fish and meat price reduce soon?
Trade and Consumer Safety Minister Naleen Fernando says that a decision will be taken next week regarding the reduction of chicken and fish prices. He mentioned that the Consumer Affairs Authority has the data regarding the price of chicken meat in the market and the cost of it. Meanwhile, Minister Nalin Fernando stated that immediate steps will be taken to reduce the prices of cement, wire and iron.
The Express Pearl Ship burning damage- , Another Rs. 9110 lakhs to compensate the fishermen
According to the Ministry of Fisheries, another 9110 lakh rupees have been awarded as compensation to the affected fishermen due to the fire that broke out on Express Pearl ship. The money was provided by the ship’s insurance company. Accordingly, the Ministry of Fisheries stated that this money will be distributed among 15,032 fishermen identified in Gampaha, Colombo and Kalutara districts. Also, 3480 lakh rupees and 3350 lakh rupees given by the insurance company were distributed to the fishermen as interim compensations on two previous occasions. That is through the Divisional Secretariat offices in the areas where the fishermen reside.