OPEC+ agrees to hike oil output, warns of slow recovery after attacks
2026-04-06
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has agreed to increase oil output quotas by 206,000 barrels per dayContinue Reading
Two arrested over illegal diesel storage and sale in Maradana
2026-04-06
Two suspects have been arrested by the Colombo Division Crime Branch for illegally storing diesel without a license. According toContinue Reading
Fuel allowances for MPs, officials to be based on March 1 prices
2026-04-02
The Ministry of Finance has announced that fuel allowances provided to ministers, deputy ministers, members of parliament, government officials, andContinue Reading
Fuel allowance unchanged as prices rise, officials get less fuel: Deputy Minister
2026-04-01
Deputy Minister Arun Hemachandra has clarified reports regarding the recently approved fuel allowances for Ministers, Deputy Ministers, Parliamentarians, and SeniorContinue Reading
Man arrested with 150 litres of Diesel without permit
2026-04-01
A 35‑year‑old resident of Kochchikade was arrested on Tuesday (31), after being found in possession of 150 litres of dieselContinue Reading
Cabinet approves fuel cost control measures
2026-03-31
The government has announced new measures to control rising fuel costs by providing relief to the public. According to theContinue Reading
Govt pegs MP, public official fuel allowances to March 1 prices
2026-03-31
The government has announced that fuel allowances provided to ministers, Members of Parliament, and public officials will be calculated basedContinue Reading
India sends 38,000 MT Fuel to Sri Lanka after Modi–AKD Talks
2026-03-27
A shipment of 38,000 metric tonnes of petroleum, including 20,000 MT of diesel and 18,000 MT of petrol, is scheduledContinue Reading
Authorities tracking QR Code misuse at fuel stations – Digital Economy Ministry
2026-03-27
The Ministry of Digital Economy has warned the public not to create QR codes using vehicle data that does notContinue Reading
Govt to introduce fuel QR code for non- vehicle category
2026-03-27
The Ministry of Digital Economy has announced that the fuel quota for non-vehicle categories will be increased in the comingContinue Reading
Fisheries Ministry launches 24-hour helpline for fuel supply issues
2026-03-26
The Ministry of Fisheries has announced the establishment of a dedicated 24-hour helpline to address fuel supply problems faced byContinue Reading
Russian Deputy Energy Minister arrives in Sri Lanka
2026-03-26
A delegation led by Russian Deputy Energy Minister Roman Marshavin has arrived in Sri Lanka today (26) for an officialContinue Reading
Essential Services Chief issues fuel, power saving guidelines for state sector
2026-03-24
The Commissioner General of Essential Services, B.K. Prabath Chandrakeerthi has issued a new set of guidelines to ensure the sparingContinue Reading
Use fuel, electricity sparingly: Govt requests public
2026-03-22
Cabinet Spokesperson Minister Nalinda Jayatissa today urged the public to use electricity and fuel responsibly, as Sri Lanka faces supplyContinue Reading
CPC denies fuel supply halt, says distribution continues across SL
2026-03-20
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) says reports claiming that fuel will not be released from the storage terminals tomorrow (21)Continue Reading
President AKD briefs Parliament on fuel shipment arrivals
2026-03-20
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today briefed Parliament on the fuel shipments expected to arrive in Sri Lanka based on theContinue Reading
500 litres of fuel seized in Hambantota raid
2026-03-20
Police have seized nearly 500 litres of fuel during a raid in the Katuwawa Salmalyaya area of Hambantota. The operationContinue Reading
Fuel orders for April finalized : CPC
2026-03-19
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) announced yesterday (18) that all fuel orders for April have been finalized. The Managing DirectorContinue Reading