Token system for supplying fuel
Sri Lanka has decided to implement a token system dedicated for filling stations to supply fuel for motorists waiting in line to obtain Petrol & Diesel.
Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekera said the program will come into effect from Monday (27) and the assistance of Sri Lanka Police and Sri Lanka Army, Navy, and Air Force will be obtained to ensure the process is carried out smoothly.
The Minister said the token will be awarded dedicated to filling stations, and it cannot be tampered with.
Updating the press on the latest developments on delayed fuel shipments, the Minister said that four separate groups from the Ministry are working on Petrol, Diesel, Crude / Furnace Oil, and Jet Fuel imports.
He said the teams are working on 130 plus proposals for fuel delivery to Sri Lanka.
The Minister said the next 12 months will be a challenging period of Sri Lanka in terms of fuel delivery, adding that it may or may be not possible to completely eliminate the fuel queues.
”USD 500 Million is something that Sri Lanka cannot bear at the moment. Therefore, consumption will have to be slashed t