Is there an organised effort to spread false information about a fuel storage? – The Minister of Petroleum Resources Development Arjuna Ranatunga says so.

The Minister has requested the President to launch a special investigation into the matter, he said while addressing a media briefing earlier today (November 20).

President Maithripala Sirisena has accepted the request made by Min. Ranatunga.

The Ministry of Petroleum Resources Development has also filed a complaint with the CID regarding false information being spread about a fuel shortage.

An immediate investigation will be launched into the matter, said Police Media Spokesperson SP Ruwan Gunasekera.

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