SriLanka, Oct. 12 -- Energy Minister Anura Karunathilake has assured the public that there is no impending fuel shortage in the country, urging consumers not to be misled by rumours circulating on social media or engage in unnecessary panic buying.

Speaking to the media in Colombo, the Minister said excessive fuel purchases and stockpiling could aggravate temporary disruptions in supply. He urged the public to purchase only the fuel they require, assuring that the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) was prepared to maintain an uninterrupted supply and prevent a shortage.

Acknowledging a minor disruption in fuel availability during the early part of the week, Karunathilake said the situation was now stabilising, with several companies res...