No decision to stop fuel distribution in next 2 days

2026-03-20 - 11:14

Managing Director of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) – Mayura Netthikumara states reports claiming that fuel will not be issued from storage terminals during this weekend (March 21 and March 22) are completely false. He said a continuous supply of fuel to filling stations across the island will proceed as usual. According to the CPC Managing Director, fuel distribution is currently being carried out under the odd–even system as announced earlier. Addressing reports circulating on social media regarding the alleged closure of the corporation this Saturday, Neththikumara explained that such claims may be based on the standard monthly practice whereby the CPC remains closed on one Saturday each month. However, he emphasized that, given the current circumstances and the scheduled resetting of the QR code fuel quotas on Saturday night, the corporation will remain fully operational. Therefore, he urged the public not to engage in unnecessary panic buying.