📈 Aviation Fuel Buffer Reaches 57 Days as Flight Disruptions Ease

The Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) confirms the aviation sector has stabilized its fuel supply chain, securing a two-month buffer to safeguard international operations. • Current Fuel Inventory The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) holds 34,000 tons of Jet A-1 fuel, supplemented by 15,000 tons from local refinery output. Combined with a 43,000-ton order, total stocks cover 57 days of operations based on a daily consumption of 1,600 tons. • Upcoming Shipments Supply stability is expected to strengthen further with the imminent arrival of a 35,000-ton shipment, followed by an additional 8,000 tons in early April. • Domestic Aviation & Training Domestic operations remain well-supported, with 271 barrels of Avgas available against a daily requirement of just three barrels, providing a 107-day buffer for smaller training aircraft. • Middle East Operations & Recovery Flight disruptions triggered by Middle East tensions have eased significantly, dropping from a high of 60% to between 30% and 35%. SriLankan Airlines and Turkish Airlines have notably expanded flight frequencies as services to key Middle Eastern hubs resume. • Pricing Trends International airfares have increased due to higher insurance premiums for airlines. However, domestic flight prices have not been adjusted yet, with discussions currently ongoing.