INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Litro Gas says that the tanker carrying 3,500 metric tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) has berthed at the Colombo Port, a short while
ago, and that unloading will commence this evening.The gas company said that the distribution of domestic LP gas cylinders will resume by
decided to halt the distribution of cylinders for domestic use.The decision was taken due to the shortage of supplies, the LP gas companies
explained while adding that at present, LP gas cylinders are being distributed only for commercial use.It was reported that Litro Gas was
yet to receive foreign exchange to be paid to the two vessels anchored in the Sri Lankan maritime border for nearly 10 days with 3,500
docked in the Colombo Port and that unloading of the gas will commence today (17) with the distribution of domestic LP gas expected to
outside retail outlets over the past few days.The situation has also caused a heavy toll on restaurants, some of which were forced to shut
down operations as a result of the severe shortage.
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