Sri Lanka, March 1 -- Messenger Janaka Rajakaruna, Chairman of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC), states that there is no need for the public to panic regarding fuel supplies following the onset of conflict involving Iran.

He noted that unnecessary tension has been observed in certain parts of the country, but assured citizens that the current situation is stable.

According to the Chairman, a calculation of existing stocks reveals that Sri Lanka possesses sufficient fuel to last for over a month.

The breakdown of the available reserves is as follows:

Petrol: Sufficient for 37 days.

Auto Diesel: Sufficient for 35 days.

Jet Fuel: Sufficient for 47 days.

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