SriLanka, Nov. 1 -- Discussions are underway on the possibility of supplying Litro gas to Laugfs cylinders to prevent inconvenience to consumers in the event Laugfs Gas Company discontinues its supplies, Deputy Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development R. M. Jayawardena said.

Speaking to the media, the Deputy Minister said a special meeting would be held under the chairmanship of Trade Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe, with the participation of all relevant parties, to discuss the matter.

A recent three-day delay in the arrival of a gas shipment from the Maldives resulted in a shortage of around 240,000 Litro cylinders. However, the situation was brought under control following the arrival of a vessel carrying...