Sri Lanka, March 22 -- Minister Nalinda Jayatissa has announced that a vessel carrying 37,000 metric tons of diesel is scheduled to arrive in the country on March 25.

Speaking at a press conference held at the Department of Government Information regarding recent fuel price increases, the Minister stated that this follows a previous shipment of 37,000 metric tons of petrol received on March 7 and 8.

He noted that these imports reflect the significant price volatility currently prevailing in the global market.

"Furthermore, a vessel carrying 37,000 metric tons of diesel is scheduled to arrive on March 25," the Minister said.

The Minister also emphasized that the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) continues to operate under severe finan...