Sri Lanka reintroduces QR code system for fuel distribution amid supply concerns
COLOMBO – Sri Lanka on Sunday (15) reintroduced the QR code-based system for vehicle fuel distribution, as the government moved to manage fuel reserves amid supply disruptions linked to tensions in the Middle East.
Ministry of Energy, announcing the restricted distribution system, said fuel will not be issued at any filling station without a registered QR code linked to the vehicle, and advised vehicle owners to register or download their codes through the government’s Fuel Pass platform.
The ministry said in a statement that the measure was necessary as ongoing military tensions in the Middle East have disrupted global fuel supply routes, while domestic demand for fuel has increased sharply.
Authorities also cited illegal hoarding and fuel rackets as contributing factors behind the surge in demand.
“The government intends to curb such activities and ensure that the economic activities of the general public continue without disruption,” it said.
Vehicle owners who have already registered under the fuel pass system can download their QR codes if there have been no changes to vehicle ownership or contact details. Those with updated ownership or phone numbers must re-register from Sunday morning.
Vehicles not previously registered must complete registration through the fuel pass platform, with coordination through the Department of Motor Vehicles.
The ministry said special arrangements would be made to ensure fuel supplies for vehicles engaged in production activities and essential services.
Under the scheme, weekly fuel allocations per vehicle category have been capped at 60 litres for buses, 5 litres for motorcycles and quadricycles, 15 litres for motor cars, 40 litres for vans and special purposes vehicles, 200 litres for lorries, 25 litres for land vehicles and 15 litres for three-wheelers.
The QR code system was previously used during Sri Lanka’s fuel crisis.
-ENCL
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