COLOMBO (News 1st); The Ministry of Energy states that the resumption of operations at the Sapugaskanda Oil Refinery will be delayed until 30th January due to delay crude oil delivery.

The Energy Ministry previously stated that the Sapugaskanda operations will recommence on 26th January after it was shut down earlier this month.

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