COLOMBO (News 1st); The Government is planning to import jet fuel as an alternative to kerosene, says the Secretary of the Ministry of Energy, K.R.
Olga.Speaking to News 1st, the Secretary to the Ministry stated that the country’s current kerosene demand is being met via the Sapugaskanda refinery, however, if proven that it is unable to supply the necessary amount, jet fuel will be imported to the country as there is no large difference between the jet fuel and kerosene.Adding that Sri Lanka has imported jet fuel for the past several months, the Secretary to the Ministry said that although the jet fuel is colorless in nature, it can be processed and dyed pink to meet the kerosene demand of the country.Speaking further, the Secretary to the.