Colombo — The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has announced that fuel distribution under the QR-based quota system will be carried out according to an odd-even number system starting today (19).
Accordingly, fuel will be issued based on the last digit of the vehicle number plate. Vehicles with number plates ending in even numbers (including zero) will be allowed to obtain fuel on even dates, while vehicles with odd-numbered plates will be eligible on odd dates.
As today is an odd-numbered day, only vehicles with number plates ending in 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9 will be permitted to obtain fuel.
Meanwhile, CPC Chairman D.J. Rajakaruna stated that individuals who have not yet received their fuel quota through the QR system will be allowed to obtain fuel today outside the odd-even system.
The Department of Motor Traffic has also requested vehicle owners to carry valid documents to verify vehicle identity when necessary. These may include the revenue license, certificate of registration, insurance certificate, or emission test certificate.
Officials further noted that due to procurement delays, the Department of Motor Traffic had not issued number plates in recent months. As a result, some vehicle owners have been using irregular or temporary plates, prompting the introduction of stricter verification measures.
Reports indicate that long queues were observed at several fuel stations across the island last night (18).
To report fuel stations operating outside official guidelines, the government has introduced two special hotline numbers:
0112 106 767
0117 296 130
The Government Information Department stated that information regarding illegal fuel distribution can be reported through these numbers.
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation emphasized that legal action will be taken against fuel station owners who violate the prescribed guidelines.
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