CPC to sell fuel at old price, cabinet to decide on price next week

06 Jul, 2018

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) which was to increase the price of fuel from today, has decided to sell fuel at the ols price.

The Finance Ministry said yesterday that the price of fuel will be increased from today.

However the Government Information Department said that CPC has decided to sell fuel at the previous rates.

Director General of the Government Information Department, Sudarshana Gunawardana said a circular regarding this decision had been sent to the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation.

The Finance Ministry said that cabinet will decide on a price revision next week.

Meanwhile Lanka Indian Oil (LIOC) said that it will sell fuel at the new increased price from today. (Colombo Gazette)

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