Sri Lanka Implements Number Plate-Based Fuel Distribution System

Mar 18, 2026 12:15 PM

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Sienna De Silva

FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – Sri Lanka will begin issuing fuel to vehicles based on odd and even numbers corresponding to the day of the week, Ceypetco head D J Rajakaruna said from Thursday.

“Today is 18, that’s an even day, so if your vehicle number is an even number or 0, then you can get fuel today.”

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