Gas distribution expedites amid supply updates

2026-03-09 - 04:47

Sri Lanka’s leading gas suppliers, Litro Gas Lanka and Laugfs Gas PLC, have reportedly expedited the distribution to the domestic market after the arrival of recent shipments. Litro Gas has already begun releasing 3,700 metric tons of gas to consumers today (March 09). Chairman of Litro Gas – Channa Gunawardena, stated that 7,900 metric tons of gas have been imported in recent weeks. Additionally, a ship carrying 30,000 metric tons of gas is currently at the Maldives, with another 33,000 metric tons scheduled to arrive there on March 17, he noted. These ships arrive in the Maldives as per orders from Sri Lanka, and from there, they will be transported to the country via smaller vessels over 02 days. Gunawardena highlighted that the current supply tender, previously held by an Omani company, has now been awarded to an American supplier, with shipments routed around Africa to avoid conflict zones, ensuring an uninterrupted gas supply. To meet rising domestic demand, 700,000 new domestic gas cylinders are set to be released to the market in phases, he added. Meanwhile, Laugfs Gas PLC has also begun distributing its gas stocks island-wide. These measures aim to maintain stable and reliable gas supply levels throughout the country.