Category: Petroleum
Government Re-evaluates Private Fuel Distribution Contracts Amid Subsidy Extensions and Market Disruption
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced that the government is reviewing initial contractual agreements signed with private fuel distributors to address supply bottlenecks and pricing disparities between private retail outlets and the state-owned Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC). Addressing business leaders at the Sri Lanka Economic and Investment Summit 2026, President Dissanayake outlined the fiscal […]
Cabinet Approves Tender to Build Three Fuel Storage Tanks at Muthurajawela Terminal
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal by the Minister of Energy to award the contract for constructing three new fuel storage tanks at the Muthurajawela Terminal to a joint venture comprising M/s Indo-East Engineering & Construction (Lanka) (Private) Limited and Ceylex Engineering (Private) Limited. Selected as the lowest bidder through an international competitive […]
CBSL introduces maximum Loan to Value ratio for gold backed lending & tightens LTV ratios for motor vehicles
The Governing Board of the CBSL decided to introduce a maximum LTV ratio for credit facilities secured by gold and tighten the maximum LTV ratios applicable to credit facilities granted in respect of motor vehicles with effect from 25 May 2026. These steps are taken by the CBSL in line with its macroprudential authority, in […]
Inadequate LPG Price Hike Compels the Vulnerable to Subsidize the Wealthy: Advocata Institute
While Advocata Institute welcomes the recent Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) price increase by Litro Gas Lanka, it remains inadequate and indirectly forces Sri Lanka’s vulnerable segments to subsidize wealthier LPG consumers. This inequity arises because the retail price remains below cost-reflective levels despite the price revision. In April 2026, Saudi Aramco’s Asia-Pacific benchmark rose sharply, […]
HIP Receives First LPG Vessel of 2026, Discharges 7,000 MT Consigned to Laugfs Gas
Hambantota International Port (HIP) welcomed its first liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) shipment of 2026 with the arrival of the vessel ANDOVER on April 4. The tanker, arriving from Argentina, discharged approximately 7,000 metric tonnes of LPG consigned to Laugfs Gas. The consignment is sufficient to supply an estimated 570,000 domestic households, reinforcing HIP’s role in […]
Russian delegation in Sri Lanka for energy talks; signals fuel supply, fertilizer support, refinery interest
The Ministry of Energy said it is taking all necessary measures to ensure uninterrupted and reliable energy supplies amid disruptions linked to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. As part of efforts to secure petroleum and coal, a high-level delegation from Russia—a major global energy supplier and longstanding ally—arrived in Sri Lanka on Thursday. […]
EDB Chairman Announces Fast-Track Fuel Supply for Exporters Amid Fuel Shortage
In a critical response to Sri Lanka’s escalating fuel shortages driven by Middle East tensions and QR rationing, Export Development Board (EDB) Chairman Mangala Wijesinghe has highlighted a priority program to ensure exporters receive their essential fuel stocks without delay. Treating the export sector as the nation’s top priority, this government-backed initiative aims to shield […]
Sri Lanka Reintroduces Fuel Rationing via QR Amid Supply Disruptions
The Ministry of Energy has announced the immediate reintroduction of the National Fuel Pass (QR code) system, effective from 6:00 AM on March 15, 2026. The decision follows a surge in domestic demand and ongoing disruptions to Middle Eastern supply routes caused by regional conflict. Government officials stated the move is necessary to manage existing […]
PickMe calls for higher fuel allocations to ride-hailing and taxi services
PickMe has called for higher fuel allocations to ride-hailing and taxi services during rationing periods, arguing that shared mobility maximises scarce resources, sustains daily economic activity, and protects driver livelihoods. Sri Lanka faces renewed global uncertainty over energy supplies. While not a repeat of the recent fuel crisis, the situation highlights the need for efficient […]
India’s top Lube brand Hindustan Petroleum Lubricants arrives in SL with Sea World Lanka
Hindustan Petroleum Lubricants markets more than 450 grades of Lubricants/Greases and caters to many global auto OEMs To offer full range of premium and world class Automotive, Industrial and Marine Lubricants and specialty products Sri Lanka’s lubricants market has been significantly strengthened with the formal entry of HP Lubricants, part of Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited […]
‘s First State Visit to China
During President Anura Kumara Disanayake’s four-day state visit to China, Sri Lanka marked a significant milestone by securing the largest foreign direct investment to date, the President’s Media Division said. This achievement was formalized this morning (16) with the signing of an agreement between Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Energy and Sinopec, a leading Chinese international […]
Sri Lanka Uses Tea Exports to Payoff USD 55mn of USD 251mn Iran Fuel Debt – Tea Board
Under the Memorandum of Understanding between Iran and Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka commenced the repayment of its USD 250.9 million fuel debt to Iran through tea exports. “As per the agreement, Sri Lanka aims to settle this debt through tea exports. To date, Sri Lanka has repaid USD 55 million of this debt,” Sri Lanka […]