The general public has been requested not to be in fuel queues until the 23rd of June owing to the limited-availability of stocks.
Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekera said the next petrol shipment is only scheduled to arrive in the island on the 23rd of June.
Therefore, the Minister said the public should avoid being in fuel queues on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
Minister Kanchana Wijesekera said letters of credit amounting to USD 90 million have been opened for petrol and diesel shipments that are due to arrive on the 23rd and 24th of June.
