Sri Lanka, March 17 -- Sri Lanka's fuel, gas and coal supply will have a major bearing owing to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake noted.

President Dissanayake said accordingly the present government has already appointed a surveillance committee to monitor the developments and its impact on Sri Lanka.

President Dissanayake made these assertions while addressing a special press conference concerning the current situation in Sri Lanka.

The President also said temporary permits have been issued to US dollar denominated businesses to import fuel and sell them to the tourism and export sectors from tomorrow.

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