The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition

¶ 01 Hon. Speaker, due to the current global war situation, it is vital to ensure fuel security, adequate reserves, and management during possible future crises. I seek detailed answers from the Minister of Energy on:

¶ 02 01. For each fuel type, what are the per-litre costs from import to unloading, storage and transport to forecourts? Will the Government table a detailed report? The Government promised port-landing price to consumers when in Opposition; why is that not implemented now?

¶ 03 02. What taxes and amounts are levied on each fuel type? What is the fuel pricing formula used by the present Government and will a detailed report on calculations be tabled?

¶ 04 03. What are the estimated monthly and quarterly national consumption volumes (crude oil, diesel, petrol, kerosene, furnace oil and aviation fuel)? In the past three months, what were monthly distributions in metric tons and the reported consumption by consignment?

¶ 05 04. From January to March 2026, what total volumes were imported for crude oil, diesel, petrol, kerosene, furnace oil and aviation fuel, separately? Shipment-wise quantities, arrival dates, and volumes unloaded at Muthurajawela and Kolonnawa terminals?

¶ 06 05. Which fuel types are directly imported as refined products, and which are refined domestically from crude? What are the total refined imports and domestic refinery supply, separately?

¶ 07 06. What are the Sapugaskanda refinery’s capacity and current utilization, and if not at full capacity, why?

¶ 08 07. What total fuel volumes are currently on order, from which companies, and at what agreed premiums per cargo? What premiums have been paid for already-delivered cargoes?

¶ 09 Many countries have reduced prices to support consumers. The Treasury reportedly has large balances—around Rs. 1.4 trillion. Why not use this to reduce prices for the public, especially the middle class and the poor?