There is no immediate requirement to declare a national state of energy emergency in Sri Lanka despite the partial closure of the Strait of Hormuz due to the ongoing Iran–US and Israel war, although the situation remains uncertain, informed sources at the Energy Ministry said.

Responding to queries when contacted by The Daily Morning yesterday (30), sources said there is no immediate need to take such a stance at present.

A spokesperson for the Presidential Secretariat, when contacted, said the Government is currently focusing on energy conservation rather than contemplating potential future developments. In line with the official statement by the Cabinet Spokesperson, the Government remains committed to measures introduced two weeks ago to address the crisis stemming from tensions in the Middle East.

These include declaring Wednesday a Government holiday and launching the ‘Let Us Protect Sri Lanka’ programme aimed at strengthening energy conservation. He noted that under the programme, the public has been urged to use electricity sparingly during peak hours, while Government institutions have been instructed to reduce fuel consumption by 25 per cent, among other measures.

However, beyond these steps, the Government has not adopted a position to implement a national energy emergency to date.

Meanwhile, intellectuals and academics from State-run universities, including Sri Jayewardenepura and Peradeniya, have warned of potential risks to Sri Lanka, highlighting vulnerabilities such as rising food prices, disruptions to fertiliser supplies, and increasing transport costs if the impact of the partial closure of the Strait is prolonged.

Attempts to contact officials of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation for comment proved unsuccessful.