COLOMBO (News 1st); The Minister of Energy has issued advise to limit the issuance of petrol for handheld cans.

The Minister of Energy, Gamini Lokuge stated that the decision was taken to reduce illegal stockpiling of fuel.

Many were seen in queues holding cans to collect fuel during the last few weeks.

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