Indian Fuel Ship to Arrive in Sri Lanka Today

Indian Fuel Ship to Arrive in Sri Lanka Today

by Staff Writer 28-03-2026 | 7:52 AM

An Indian ship carrying 20,000 metric tons of diesel and 18,000 metric tons of petrol is scheduled to arrive at the Colombo Port today.

The shipment follows a recent diplomatic telephone conversation between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Indian PM Narendra Modi, aimed at addressing fuel supply concerns.

Officials said high-level engagements between India and Sri Lanka helped expedite the process, with Indian Oil Corporation dispatching the fuel shipment to Lanka IOC.