EDB facilitates high-level CPC dialogue to address fuel concerns of exporters

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The Export Development Board (EDB) recently convened a high-level meeting with the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) and leading export industry stakeholders to address mounting concerns over fuel distribution and its impact on export performance.

The meeting, held at the CPC Head Office, was organised at the initiative of the EDB amid growing concerns from exporters over fuel accessibility, logistical bottlenecks, and the need for a more reliable and prioritised supply mechanism for export-oriented industries.

CPC officials agreed to engage directly with the private sector following the EDB’s request, signalling a more coordinated approach to managing fuel supply challenges.

The discussion brought together representatives from a wide range of sectors, including apparel, gems and jewellery, electronics, marine industries, pharmaceuticals, ceramics, rubber, printing, and technology, underscoring the broad dependence of Sri Lanka’s export economy on uninterrupted fuel supply.

Key industry bodies in attendance included the Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF), Sri Lanka Apparel Exporters Association (SLEA), Ceylon Gem and Jewellery Traders Association, Sri Lanka Gem and Jewellery Association, Chamber of Marine Industries of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka Pharmaceutical Manufacturers’ Association, Sri Lanka Ceramics and Glass Council, Sri Lanka Association for Software and Service Companies (SLASSCOM), Sri Lanka Association of Printers (SLAP), and Sri Lanka Electronic Manufacturers and Exporters Association, among others.

The EDB reiterated its role in facilitating constructive engagement between State institutions and the private sector, noting that ensuring consistent fuel supply is critical to maintaining export competitiveness and production continuity.