Fuel Bowser operators on strike

COLOMBO (News 1st); Owners of fuel bowsers have commenced a strike against the failure to increase their transport allowances in comparison to the increase in fuel prices,

Due to this reason, Sri Lanka Petroleum Private Tanker Owners' Association (SLPPTOA) said about 800 Bowser vehicles will NOT operate on Wednesday (16).

When News 1st inquired from the Chairman of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation, Attorney-at-Law Sumith Wijesinghe regarding the matter, he noted that a 17% hike was permitted for the fuel bowers.

With regard to the other requiremets, he said the percentage could be determined by making the necessary calculations to increase the price.