Exporters ask CPC for prioritized fuel supply mechanism
COLOMBO – Sri Lanka’s exporters have raised concerns over fuel accessibility and distribution challenges during discussions with the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC), calling for a reliable and prioritized supply mechanism to support export-oriented industries.
The meeting, convened by the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), brought together CPC officials and representatives from a broad cross-section of the export sector to review the current fuel distribution system and its impact on industrial operations.
In a statement, the EDB said discussions focused on establishing a dependable and prioritized fuel supply framework to ensure the uninterrupted functioning of export industries, which remain a key contributor to the country’s economy.
Participants represented a wide range of sectors, including apparel, gems and jewellery, electronics, marine industries, pharmaceuticals, ceramics, rubber, and technology. Industry bodies present included the Joint Apparel Association Forum, Sri Lanka Apparel Exporters Association, Ceylon Gem & Jewellery Traders Association, Sri Lanka Gem & Jewellery Association, Chamber of Marine Industries of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka Pharmaceutical Manufacturers’ Association, Sri Lanka Ceramics & Glass Council, Professional Engineers Association, Sri Lanka Association for Software and Service Companies (SLASSCOM), Sri Lanka Association of Printers (SLAP), and the Sri Lanka Electronic Manufacturers and Exporters Association (SLEMEA).
Senior officials attending the meeting included EDB Chairman Mangala Wijesinghe, CPC Chairman D. J. A. S. De S. Rajakaruna, and CPC Managing Director Mayura Neththikumarage.
-ENCL
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