Govt. assures adequate LPG supplies amid scheduled shipments

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Cabinet Spokesperson and Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa

The Government yesterday assured that liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) supplies will remain sufficient in the coming months, citing confirmed shipment schedules by both State and private sector suppliers.

Addressing the media, Cabinet Spokesperson and Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said State-run Litro Gas Lanka Ltd., is expecting a 22,000 tons shipment on 28 March, followed by another 22,000 tons consignment in April.

Meanwhile, private supplier Laugfs Gas PLC has informed the Government that it will receive two shipments, 8,000 tons scheduled for 30 and 31 March, and a further 21,000 tons between 25-28 April.

Dr. Jayatissa noted that Laugfs typically supplies between 7,000 and 8,000 tons per month to the local market. With the upcoming consignments from both Litro and Laugfs, total LPG volumes are expected to exceed the country’s monthly demand, easing concerns over potential shortages.

However, he acknowledged that challenges remain in distribution logistics, despite adequate stock levels being secured.

Responding to questions regarding the President’s recent remarks that Laugfs has agreed in principle to make its Hambantota storage facilities available to accommodate additional LPG shipments if necessary, Dr. Jayatissa said discussions on the matter are still ongoing.

He also revealed that several fuel orders have already been placed, with tenders opened for both crude and refined petroleum products.

“We have already placed several orders for crude and refined fuel. Tenders have been opened, and we expect a few fuel shipments to arrive in April. This is how we plan to manage fuel supplies,” Dr. Jayatissa said.

Authorities maintain that while supply volumes are adequate, efforts are underway to streamline distribution and storage coordination to prevent localised disruptions.

The assurance comes amid heightened public concern over fuel and energy security, as global supply chains continue to face volatility linked to geopolitical tensions.