No shortage of fuel expected until end of next month, fuel to be issued with police supervision – CPC

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has announced that fuel will now be distributed at filling stations using a QR code system, with police overseeing the process. CPC Chairman D. J. Rajakaruna made this announcement during a media briefing on the afternoon of October 15. He stated that Sri Lanka is receiving fuel shipments as planned, and there is no expected shortage until the end of next month. Rajakaruna noted that the QR code system started today, but many people faced difficulties at first, leading to long lines at filling stations. He assured the public that these queues would no longer be necessary because fuel has been allocated for regular consumers. The government has set a weekly fuel limit for vehicles, and this amount has already been sent to filling stations. Therefore, consumers can collect their fuel at any time during the week without waiting in line. He also mentioned that there were some technical issues earlier today at certain filling stations and websites related to the QR code system. However, these problems have been fixed, and all filling stations across Sri Lanka can now scan QR codes for fuel distribution. Rajakaruna emphasized that no one will be allowed to get fuel without using the QR system, and police will help prevent unnecessary lines. People who try to get fuel without following the QR process will not be served. The CPC Chairman warned that filling station operators would face strict penalties if there are differences between the fuel supplied by the corporation and what is recorded through the QR system. In serious cases, filling stations might even lose their licenses to operate. Fuel distribution for public passenger buses will continue through the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) as usual. Authorities are also planning to create a new QR allocation system for buses based on their daily routes and travel distances.