Diesel distribution begins today (17)

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Ministry of Power & Energy noted that a vessel carrying 40,000 MT of Diesel arrived in the country on Thursday (16).

An official at the Ministry of Power & Energy said that the distribution will commence on Friday (17).

The Ministry of Power & Energy said that another few more vessel carrying fuel are scheduled to arrive in the country within the next few weeks.

In the meantime, because of the shortage of Petrol and Diesel people are facing server difficulties.

Many fuel queues were seen to be across the country for days to purchase fuel.

News 1st correspondents said people are still waiting in lines with the hope of purchasing fuel.