Sri Lanka, March 15 -- No fuel shortage has emerged in the country despite the implementation of the QR code system for fuel distribution, the Managing Director of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC), Mayura Neththikumarage stated.

Speaking to the media, he further stated that discussions have already been held with several countries, including India and China, regarding the procurement of fuel in case an urgent requirement arises in the country, adding that the talks have been highly successful.

Fuel distribution under the QR code system officially commenced today (15) at 6.00 a.m. According to the CPC Managing Director, priority has initially been given to individuals who had previously obtained QR codes and have the relevant vehic...