CPSTL clarifies stand with Fuel Bowser Owners

Ceylon Petroleum Storage Terminals Ltd., (CPSTL) has strongly condemned the action of the Ceylon Petroleum Bowser Owners Association, which recently threatened to disrupt island-wide transportation of fuel without negotiation with CPSTL.  

CPSTL said the threat by the association to halt fuel distribution, demanding an increase in the transportation allowance, is a move to hold the country’s energy security at ransom and that it does not recognize the body as a responsible representation of the fuel bowser owners supplying to the state entity.

CPSTL states that it cannot condone the association’s arbitrary actions or threats to halt fuel distribution and have taken swift and necessary steps to ensure uninterrupted fuel supply to the nation by engaging directly with independent bowser owners.

“As a state entity, we are committed to safeguarding the country’s energy security and serving the best interests of the people.  Over the past year, we have been working tirelessly to transform CPSTL and we are currently on a growth trajectory.  We are always open for discussions and to find solutions.  However, any move to cripple the national fuel supply, threaten the country’s energy security for inconvenience the public with intimidation, will not be entertained” said Dammika Ranatunga, Chairman of Ceylon Petroleum Storage Terminals Limited.   CPSTL said that the meeting held on 17th July 2018 with independent fuel bowser owners was successful and it welcomes any positive discussion with the association to reach a mutual arrangement that would be beneficial for CPSTL and Association, and importantly, the country’s people.