Sri Lanka remains less than the day of fuel, and public transport stopped against the backdrop of the deepening of the economic crisis in the country was announced on Sunday by the Minister of Energy of Kanchan Videsecker, reports AFP.
The queues for gasoline and diesel fuel stretched for kilometers in the capital, although there have been no fuel at most pumping stations for several days.
The Minister of Energy said that gasoline reserves in the country are about 4,000 tons, which is slightly less than day consumption.
“The next supply of gasoline is expected between 22 and 23 (July). We contacted other suppliers, but we cannot confirm new deliveries until the 22nd,” Videsheker told reporters to Colombo.
Last week, Sri Lanka, who was in a lack of cash, announced a two-week cessation of fuel sale, with the exception of fuel for the main services in order to preserve gasoline and diesel fuel for emergency situations.
Most of the stores were closed on Sunday, and it is expected that the situation will deteriorate when banks and offices will open again on Monday.