Sri Lanka, March 18 -- The Deputy Minister of Tourism, Prof. Ruwan Ranasinghe has assured that the tourism industry will remain safeguarded against any potential fuel disruptions affecting other sectors of the country.

In an official communique, the Deputy Minister stated that a dedicated priority mechanism has been established to ensure the uninterrupted operation of all tourism-related services.

Sri Lanka has recently experienced a sudden and unusual increase in fuel purchases by consumers. This surge appears to be driven by speculation regarding a potential fuel shortage arising from the situation in the Middle East, the statement said.

The Deputy Minister emphasized that the country currently possesses adequate fuel reserves, with ...