But the 2 hour power cut will return from Tuesday.

"Non placement of orders by dealers anticipating a price reduction has led to fuel stations drying up," Wijesekera said.

Some tanks could also be used for ship bunkers

Fuel price hike, forex-shortage led long fuel queues help boost LIOC's profits

Opposition legislator Harsha de Silva has called the social security contribution levy a travesty.

"The government should step in and set a rate, but instead they are making obnoxious statements."

The CEB had 10 months worth of arrears totaling 35.18 billion rupees dating back to October 2021.

The first phase will commence in the Western province, the PMD said.

"World Bank lent 70 million USD to solve our LPG problem. Now we are returning that money to Treasury in rupees."

"There will be no independent regulation if the sector is overseen by a committee under the Minister."