Bankrupt Sri Lanka runs out of fuel

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COLOMBO - Sri Lanka has virtually run out of petrol and diesel after several expected shipments were delayed indefinitely, the energy minister said Saturday while apologising to motorists for the wo

rsening fuel crisis.

Mr Wijesekera said the state-run Ceylon Petroleum Corporation was unable to say when fresh oil supplies will be on the island. The CPC had also shut its only refinery over a shortage of crude oil, he added.bought through Dubai-based Coral Energy on two-month credit terms. Public transport and power generation will be given priority, Mr Wijesekera added, urging motorists not to queue up for fuel.

 

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