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No fuel price revision or shortage – CPC

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The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has issued a statement confirming that there will be no revision of fuel prices for March 2025.

The corporation further announced that fuel will continue to be sold at the current prices, which are :

• Petrol 92: Rs. 309
• Petrol 95: Rs. 371
• White Diesel: Rs. 286
• Super Diesel: Rs. 331

• Kerosene: Rs. 183

Meanwhile, Chairman of the CPC  – Ananda Rajakaruna has assured the public that there will be no shortage of fuel in the country.

He emphasized that retailers have not confirmed any stoppage of fuel orders and that the distribution of fuel is proceeding as usual, he has urged the public not to panic.

Speaking to media, he has added that the required fuel stocks for the following day have already been ordered.

However, vehicle queues were seen near fuel stations in certain areas.

Earlier in the day, the Petroleum Dealers Association stated that they will cease placing new fuel orders with effect from midnight today after the CPC took steps to abolish the 3% discount currently available to them and to make payments according to a new formula. 

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‘Krrish’ case to be taken up again on Sep. 26

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The Colombo High Court has ordered the re-convening of the case filed by the Attorney General against Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa on September 26.

The case pertains to allegations that Rajapaksa received Rs. 70 million from the Indian company ‘Krrish’ under the pretext of promoting the game of rugby.

Rajapaksa, appeared before the court when the case was taken up today (June 27).

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2 NPP members at Weligama PS go missing (Video)

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Tensions erupted at the Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha today (June 27) after 02 National Peoples’ Power (NPP) members were reportedly abducted.

The incident had occurred just before a scheduled vote to elect a new chairman.

The members, who were en route to attend the session, have reportedly gone missing, prompting the suspension of proceedings.

It has been proposed to proceed the council session if the missing members arrive.

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Customs urges to re-export substandard salt imports

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Sri Lanka Customs has recommended the re-export of 05 containers of imported salt after they failed to meet national quality standards.

According to Customs Spokesperson Seewali Arukgoda, all salt containers brought into the country are subject to rigorous standards testing. The five containers in question were found to be non-compliant with Sri Lanka Standards Certification requirements.

According to Customs, approximately 2,000 containers of salt have been imported under the relevant import permit.

Earlier, The Sri Lanka Salt Manufacturers Association has announced that salt will now be sold under newly set Maximum Retail Prices (MRP), following an agreement with the Consumer Affairs Council.

This move comes after import restrictions were relaxed, and sufficient salt stocks have arrived in the country. The MRPs are as follows :

1 kg granular salt – Rs.180
1 kg salt powder – Rs.240
400 g salt powder – Rs.120

The Association stated that while distribution has begun, it may take a few days for the packaged salt to reach outlets islandwide. Consumers can expect to purchase salt at regulated prices once full distribution is in place.

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