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Adani Group says all due process followed
The July tariff proposal will be submitted to the PUCSL this week
Regulator to be watered down
Concerns raised over foreign financing in particular
10 MW Sooryashakthi Solar Power Project in Sri Lanka's eastern Batticaloa region,
Sri Lanka is currently facing the worst economic crisis in its post-Independence history.
Daily power cuts will be further reduced to one hour in the next few days, the PUCSL said.
Litro was unable to distribute canisters since May 24, as it had exhausted all its stock.
The president has requested in writing from several countries including Russia to buy oil.
Discussions have been going on as early as 1970s
Rooftop solar to be encouraged to save costs
Diesel and Fuel Oil requirements of Industries to function their Generators and Machinery
"This will ease the burden on CPC and fuel stations providing in bulk."
Sri Lanka's refinery was closed in March due to dollar shortage prevented crude imports
Sri Lanka sees a growing black market for fuel amid acute shortage
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Lack of jet fuel in Colombo forces SriLankan, other airlines to refuel in other airports
Average Sri Lankans are struggling meet the ends with sharp increase in prices of cooking gas amid shortage.
Wijesekara made this announcement at the weekly cabinet media briefing Tuesday morning.
Motorists around the country have queued for fuel, but the government was unable to supply.
Three shipments have arrived already. A diesel cargo on May 15 and May 21st reached Colombo.
In a tweet posted Monday morning, Wijesekara asked the public to report such vendors.
Ratnayake also urged citizens to keep the upcoming GCE Ordinary Level examinations in mind when conducting protests.
Fuel was being supplied until late afternoon Saturday until stocks ran out.
There will be no power cuts on Saturday (22) and the following Saturday (29) due to the GCE Ordinary Level exams.
It has 90,000 metric tonnes of Siberian Light Crude
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