⛽ Govt. Expands Fuel Quotas & Probes QR System Misuse

The government has increased fuel quotas under the national QR-based allocation scheme while simultaneously launching a crackdown on fraudulent activity and hoarding. • Registration & Usage: A total of 5,995,365 individuals are now registered for the system, reflecting a recent surge of nearly 2 million new users. • Enforcement & Investigations: Authorities have identified 153 mobile numbers suspected of exploiting the digital system. Ongoing Police raids are targeting the illegal storage of fuel to ensure equitable distribution. • Supply Logistics: The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) distributed 1,511,400 litres of fuel yesterday via the Kolonnawa and Sapugaskanda terminals to maintain a steady countrywide supply. • Public Sector Conservation: Ministry Secretaries have been directed to implement energy-saving measures within the public sector to manage resources during this period of economic strain. • Economic Context: Despite the expanded quotas, the government has urged restraint in consumption due to global supply disruptions and logistical pressures affecting the energy sector.