CPC chairman denies fuel tampering allegations

The controversial oil stock will not be altered till recommendations by the three member committee appointed to investigate the issue submits its report. The oil stock will never be mixed with quality fuel and will not be put to any use till the investigation is over, Ceylon Petroleum Corporation chairman M.R.W. de Soyza said in a press release.

It further said the allegation made by UNP MP Dayasiri Jayasekera in Parliament was baseless and no action has yet been taken on the controversial oil stock. “They have never been mixed with normal petrol as accused by the parliamentarian, he said.

It pointed out that petrol, diesel and kerosene distributed from Kolonnawa and Muthurajawela oil laboratories are unloaded from tankers and distributed only after carrying out tests by independent analysts who verify the quality of oil prior to distribution, Ceylon Petroleum Storage Terminals Ltd (CPSTL) sources said.

It further said all petroleum products issued from these laboratories are within specifications and distribution is subjected to thorough supervision by the CPC chairman and CPSTL chairman and other officials responsible for maintaining the quality of fuel.

Any fuel supplier including Emirates National Oil Corporation (ENOC) are subjected to laboratory tests.

It is confirmed that the fuel issued from CPSTL Kolonnawa to Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) and Lanka Indian Oil Corporation (LIOC) are within specifications.