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Litro Gas – a journey of 150 years plus from Gaspaha junction to become Sri Lanka’s energy sector leader
The Gas Works Street and the Gas Paha Junction (Gas lamp post with a cluster of five gas lamps) still stand as a unique part of Colombo’s historic legacy. From powering the first gas lamps to be installed in the country to building an inimitable footprint in the Sri Lankan energy sector is a daunting task spanning over 150 years.
For Litro Gas, it has been a significant journey that defines the growth of the LPG sector in the country. Back then when gas lamps were the norm and gas powered tram cars were a common sight, the Ceylon Gas & Water Co, precursor of Litro Gas, managed what was then a highly developed network of LPG supply in Colombo.
In 2010, when Litro Gas came into being, the market was ready for exceptional growth and expansion.
“Litro Gas has a unique legacy that has been a part of Sri Lanka’s history during 150 years of its journey” says Anil Koswatte, Chairman and CEO of Litro Gas Lanka Ltd, “That legacy has been an integral part of Sri Lanka’s energy history, establishing LPG as a mainstream energy of choice for Sri Lankans.”
“Throughout the years, we have experienced a steady growth, managing to keep our prices competitive, passing on a great economic benefit to our customers – even when global LPG prices have risen. We have maintained our value proposition to customers while delivering on our pledges to our stakeholders.”
The household use of LPG broad based around 32 years ago – an increased demand for LPG in the country set the stage for Litro Gas to emerge as the national LPG provider.
Today, Litro Gas plays a key role in fueling the country’s economic drive as the leader in the LPG sector with over 76% market share. The company generates a turnover of Rs 45 billion, providing LPG for over 04 million households across Sri Lanka while powering up commercial and industrial sectors as well.
Paving the pathway for the growth and expansion of LPG in Sri Lanka has been a historic achievement, one that has evolved over 150 years.
The Litro Gas journey continues to a future of unlimited possibilities, says Koswatte,
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the proposal presented by the Minister of Transport, Highways, and Urban Development to award the contract for printing and supplying vehicle number plates for the Department of Motor Traffic for a period of five (5) years to M/s South Asian Technologies based on the recommendations of the High-Level Standing Procurement Committee and the Procurement Appeal Board.
The National Lotteries board has been established subject to the Finance Act No. 11 of 1963. Having identified the requirement of amending that act which was imposed around 62 years to cater the current requirements of the lottery market, the Cabinet of Mnisters at their meeting held on 14.02.2017 granted approval to draft a new bill for the purpose.
Accordingly, the National Lotteries Board has recognized further amendments to be performed to the fundamental draft bill prepared by the Legal Draftsmen.
Therefore, the Cabinet of Ministers granted approval for the
resolution furnished by the President in his office as the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development to direct the Legal Draftsmen to finalize the formulation of the draft bill for the National Lotteries Board as soon as possible including the proposed new amendments as well.
The Werahara office of the Department of Motor Traffic performs issuance of temporary driving licenses in this country based on the driving licenses issued overseas, and measures have been initiated to render the service from a service window of the Department of Motor Traffic established at the Bandaranayake International Airport from 03.08.2025.
The fees charged for issuing temporary driving licenses have been published in Motor Vehicles (Driving License Levy) Regulations No. 3 of 2022 prepared under the provisions of the Motor Traffic (Authority 203) Act.
But, as the fee of Rupees 2,000/- charged for the service is not sufficient, the requirement of amending the regulations has been recognized.
The regulations for introducing the revised fees have been published in the government extraordinary gazette
notification No. 2463/04 dated 17.11.2025. Therefore, the Cabinet of Ministers granted approval to the resolution furnished by the Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development to
submit the regulations to the Parliament for its concurrence.
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