COLOMBO, Sri Lanka—Sri Lanka is sending two ministers to Russia to negotiate for fuel—one of the necessities that the Indian ocean island nation has almost run out of amid its ongoing economic crisis.
Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera said two ministers are scheduled to leave for Russia on Monday to continue in person talks that Sri Lanka has been having with Russian authorities to directly purchase fuel, among other related issues.
He urged people Saturday not to line up for fuel, saying new shipments would be delayed due to “banking and logistics reasons.”
He said limited stocks of fuel will be distributed to limited stations throughout next week. He said until the next shipments arrive, “public transport, power generators and industries will be given a priority.”…