2026-03-03 / Debate: Foreign Exchange Act Order under Section 22 of the Foreign Exchange Act, No. 12 of 2017

Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe

2026-03-03
Cost of LivingPublic Finance

Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe provided assurances regarding gas supply security, stating that Sri Lanka's suppliers source gas from the Southern African region and have provided written guarantees of uninterrupted supply for the year. He cautioned against spreading fear or inciting public panic over gas or fuel shortages, acknowledging global supply pressures while asserting that the government has the situation under control.

I will conclude, Hon. Deputy Speaker. Our suppliers primarily source gas from the Southern African region and have given written assurances of uninterrupted supply throughout the year. Do not spread fear or try to gather people to create panic about gas or fuel; the world situation affects all, but we are managing it.