COLOMBO (News 1st); The Ministry of Power and Energy said that steps are being taken to pay the US $75 Million for the Crude Oil Tanker anchored in the seas off Sri Lanka.

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has stated that the unloading of Petrol and Diesel shipments from two other vessels was completed, and fuel will be distributed continuously.

However, there were long queues in many parts of the island until last night to get fuel.

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