- Last Update 2024-11-05 21:21:00
The search for fuel: Queue jumping, fist fights and stranded vehicles
People are angry as more queues are forming at fuel stations. Arguments and even fist fights are breaking out as consumers compete for the fuel remaining at fuel stations.
A queue of ten Sathosa Lorries were stranded at the fuel station in Chittampalam A Gardiner Mawatha today morning due to lack of fuel.
The lorry operators said that they were waiting in the queue from 3.00 am in the morning but were unable to get diesel.
A person who comes to the fuel station to obtain petrol said that they are finding it difficult to take their vehicles into the fuel station as the 10 Lorries were blocking their way.
In a separate incident which occurred at a Wattala fuel station, motor cyclists and three-wheel drivers were fighting at the queues, trying to buy fuel before each other.
Ultimately the owner of the fuel station decided not to provide fuel for two three-wheelers as two three-wheel drivers refused to stay in the queue and wait for their turn.
Pix by Akila Jayawardana
-
Still No Comments Posted.
- November 1, 2024 - 229 - 0
Northern Province’s Palali-Achchuveli road reopens after 30 years
The Palali-Achchuveli main road in the Northern Province was reopened today (Nov 01) after being closed for over 30 years, following a directive from President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.
- October 29, 2024 - 228 - 0
Housemaid gets off with pilot’s baggage at BIA
A housemaid who stole a pilot’s baggage at the Bandaranaike International Airport was arrested within three hours after the robbery today, Police said.
- November 1, 2024 - 215 - 0
Immigration Dept. to launch online passport appointment system
The Department of Immigration and Emigration has announced plans to introduce an online appointment system for passport applications, set to launch soon.
- November 1, 2024 - 185 - 0
Dr Hans Wijayasuriya to be named as Secretary to Ministry of Digital Economy
Dr Hans Wijayasuriya named as the Chief Advisor to the President on Digital Economy is to be appointed as the Secretary of a newly constituted Ministry of Digital Economy, the President’s Media Division said.
Related Articles
ANFREL Launches Observation Mission
- 05/11/2024 - 45 - 0
Severe Lightning Advisory Issued for Multiple Provinces
- 05/11/2024 - 27 - 0
Court of Appeal upholds prison sentence for ex-Deputy Minister
- 05/11/2024 - 129 - 0
Leave Comments