Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera yesterday said that one heavy fuel oil cargo and another petrol cargo arrived on Thursday and unloading would start after the routine quality tests of samples. “Heavy Fuel Oil Cargo and another Petrol Cargo arrived Yesterday. Will commence discharging once the quality sampling is concluded”, Wijesekera tweeted.

He added that Heavy Fuel Oil will be utilized for power generations and industries.

The Minister said that issuing fuel based on the last digit of vehicle number plates and Fuel Quota system has enforced. “The Fuel Pass QR testing and registration of vehicles for Fuel Pass will continue.