High quality petrol, diesel products to be introduced
Ishara Mudugamuwa
High quality petrol and diesel products will be introduced to the
market to provide a more environment friendly service, said Petroleum
Industries Minister Anura Priyadarshana Yapa.
Participating in an opening ceremony of a new fuel station in
Panduwasnuwara,
Minister Anura Yapa said the minister has already provided directives
to upgrade petrol products. According to these directives, Octane 92 and
98 petrol will replace the existing Octane 90 and Octane 95 petrol.
Super diesel and European standard diesel products will also be
introduced to the market.
“Environment pollution which is caused by the burning of fuel will be
reduced with the introduction of new petrol and diesel products. Vehicle
engine damages will also be reduced with the introduction of new petrol
and diesel products.”the minister said.
The minister will also make it compulsory to clean underground fuel
storage tanks at fuel stations once in every two years to provide a high
quality service. If fuel station owners are reluctant to do that, a new
process of cleaning these tanks through the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation
will be introduced.
The minister further said he will pay special attention about the
irregularities in oil transportation. Technical equipment will also be
equipped to avoid these irregularities.
The minister has already provided directions to the Ceylon Petroleum
Storage Terminals Limited to monitor fuel transportation bowsers using a
Global Position System.
“A proper methodology have been adapted for the establishment of new
fuel stations with the support of the Moratuwa University. So hereafter,
fuel station permits will be given with more transparency.” he said.
Minister Yapa also said that several reforms in the petroleum
industry is needed to enhance the efficiency of the Ceylon Petroleum
Corporation and make it a government institution with competitive
business aims.President Mahinda Rajapaksa will always extend his fullest
support for these reforms in the petroleum industry.
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