Chairman of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC), D.J. Rajakaruna has urged the public to reduce non-essential travel and use fuel sparingly in view of the energy challenges arising from the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East.
Speaking to the media today (10), Rajakaruna warned that the current situation is serious and called on citizens to act responsibly until global conditions stabilise.
“This is not a normal situation; it is a very grave condition,” he said, appealing to the public to collectively help manage the crisis by limiting travel, purchasing fuel only for essential needs and maintaining the lowest possible level of fuel consumption.
Rajakaruna also attributed the recent increase in fuel prices partly to panic buying across the country. He noted that excessive fuel purchases over the past few days, driven by fears of a potential shortage, had contributed significantly to the price surge.
He further stated that if such heavy purchasing had not occurred, authorities may have been able to maintain the previous fuel prices at least until the end of this month.
