A shortage of Laugfs and Litro Gas cylinders has been reported in the local market.
Consumers have charged that they are unable to purchase even one of the two gas cylinders at present.
Chairman, Laugfs Holdings Ltd., W. K. M. Wegapitiya stated that a gas shortage has been reported due to a shortage of US Dollars in the country.
He further said that, however, the company was distributing between 300-400 tons of gas per day despite the situation.
Pointing out that the company was unable to import fuel due to a shortage of US Dollars at local banks, the Chairman of Laugfs Holdings Ltd. said the company is now attempting to obtain a Letter of Credit from the banks for this purpose.
Meanwhile, a senior official attached to Litro Gas Lanka stated that the company was continuing with its standard supply of gas.
The officer pointed out that, however, the demand for Litro gas cylinders has increased due to a shortage of Laufs Gas cylinders. (NewsWire)