Srilanka, Nov. 6 -- The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has stated that there is currently no fuel shortage in the country, despite a reduction in fuel distribution by certain private companies.

CPC Chairman D.J. Rajakaruna said that the CPC continues to supply fuel through its filling stations to mitigate the situation.

Speaking to Ada Derana, Rajakaruna emphasised that the CPC has sufficient fuel reserves and that distribution operations are continuing without interruption.

"There is no fuel shortage in the country. We have sufficient reserves and are continuously releasing fuel. The issue stems from certain private companies reducing their fuel supply due to operational losses. Consequently, long queues are forming in areas wher...