Two ships carrying liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) docked yesterday morning (18) at the Thaldiyawatta gas unloading jetty in Uswetakeiyawa. Unloading operations at the depot have already commenced.

Additionally, a fuel tanker also arrived in the country yesterday.

Speaking to the media on Tuesday (17), President Anura Kumara Dissanayake highlighted that Sri Lanka has already imported 38,000 MT of LPG this month (March). Another shipment of 33,000 MT of LPG is expected to arrive over the next two days, ensuring a sufficient supply to meet the domestic demand. 

Another LPG shipment has been ordered and is expected to arrive between today (19) and tomorrow (20), further mitigating any potential shortages. President Dissanayake reassured the public that the next gas supply is scheduled for 21–23 April, emphasising that the risk of a gas market crisis is minimal.

The move is seen as a decisive effort by the Government to stabilise LPG availability, prevent supply disruptions and meet the needs of households and businesses across the country.