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Fuel distributors handover memorandum to President AKD

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Vice President of the Petroleum Distributors Association – Kusum Sandanayake, announced that fuel distributors have halted fuel orders for over the past 48 hours and will continue to do so until their concerns are addressed fairly.

Mr. Sandanayake emphasized that the distributors had not suggested a fuel shortage in the country but had decided to refrain from placing orders due to unresolved issues. 

He stated that while different parties may present varying narratives, only the distributors truly understand the challenges they face.

A key point of contention is the removal of the three percent commission previously granted to fuel distributors under the Petroleum Corporation’s new pricing formula. Despite multiple attempts to highlight the difficulties caused by this change, the distributors have not received a satisfactory response. As a result, they have been left with no choice but to take this action.

Mr. Sandanayake urged all relevant authorities, including President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, to intervene in the matter. He warned that if a fair resolution is not reached, the distributors may continue to refrain from placing fuel orders in the future.

In light of this, members of the Fuel Distributors Association handed over a communique to the President today (March 03), outlining their concerns and seeking immediate action.

Meanwhile,  a group of fuel distributors handed over a petition to the Presidential Secretariat today (March 03) calling to resolve the aforementioned issue. 

Speaking to a senior official at the Presidential Secretariat, representatives of the Petroleum Dealers Association requested the matter to be taken up with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and to provide a just solution.

Meanwhile, the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has confirmed that the country has sufficient fuel stocks to last for the next three weeks. 

According to Chairman D.A. Rajakaruna, fuel orders have been placed to ensure supply until August.

Mr. Rajakaruna further stated that over 1,500 fuel orders were received yesterday, and the distribution process is currently underway to meet demand.

To address ongoing concerns, a meeting is scheduled for tomorrow (March 04) between fuel distributors and government representatives. The Petroleum Distributors Association has confirmed its participation in the meeting, which will take place at 9:00 a.m., in accordance with a directive from the President.

Meanwhile, Deputy Minister T.B. Sarath says that an oil-related crisis has been created, raising concerns over the stability of fuel supply.

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SL embassy in Tehran, relocated – Vijitha

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The Sri Lankan Embassy in Tehran, Iran has been relocated amid the prevailing situation, Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath told the Parliament today (June 17).

Embassy officials have also been moved due to the situation. In addition to embassy staff, eight Sri Lankan students who had been at the Embassy in Tehran have also been relocated to the northern part of Iran due to security concerns. 

However, all contact numbers remain operational, the minister added.

Herath said that approximately 35 Sri Lankans remain in Iran, with those residing in Tehran currently facing heightened risks. He also pointed out that nearly 20,000 Sri Lankans are presently in Israel.

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No risk of a fuel shortage – Nalinda

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Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa has assured that there is no risk of an impending fuel shortage in the country due to the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict.

Speaking during the Cabinet briefing earlier today (June 17), he assured that Sri Lanka currently has adequate fuel reserves to meet national demand for at least two and a half months and and that necessary arrangements have been made to procure upcoming fuel shipments without any issues.

He urged the public not to be misled by such claims on social media.

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Internal Affairs Unit is established in Parliament

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In line with the vision to build a transparent and corruption-free public service, the Secretary General of Parliament has taken steps to establish an “Internal Affairs Unit” in Parliament in accordance with the circular PS/SB/Circular/2/2025 issued by the Presidential Secretariat on 18 February 2025.

The newly established unit aims to achieve several key objectives, including the prevention of corruption, promotion of a culture of integrity, ensuring accountability and transparency in all institutional operations, and guaranteeing public access to information related to parliamentary activities and decisions. Additionally, the unit will work to promote ethical governance, encourage reporting of misconduct, protect whistleblowers through secure and accessible mechanisms, and assist law enforcement agencies and the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption in enforcing relevant laws.

Mr. Chaminda Kularatne, Chief of Staff and Deputy Secretary General of Parliament, has been appointed as the Head of the Internal Affairs Unit, while Mr. W.K.D.C. Vithana has been designated as the Integrity Officer. All department heads of Parliament will serve as members of the unit, supported by a dedicated team representing all departments.

The unit held its inaugural meeting on June 6, 2025, under the leadership of Mr. Kularatne. The meeting focused on discussing the implementation procedures in accordance with the directives outlined in the circular.

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