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Drop in petrol consumption
The Ministry of Power and Energy, on Monday, revealed that they have released over 1.7 million litres of fuel for motor cars, through the QR system, from 01 to 14 August.
In the first week, from 01 to 07 August, 9,325,985 litres were released for cars. However, the number had dropped to 8,013,000 in week two, from 08 to 14 August. In the first week 537,220 cars pumped fuel, and 534,423 pumped fuel in the second week.
3,449,160 litres were issued for vans in the first week, and 3,390,831 litres were issued in the second week. 182,963 vans pumped fuel in the first week, and 192,381 pumped fuel in the second week.
3,562,716 litres were issued for three-wheelers, in the first week, and 3,737,088 litres were issued in the second week. 728,150 three-wheelers pumped fuel in the first week, and 818,610 pumped fuel in the second week.
10,078,212 litres were issued for motorbikes in the first week, and 10, 079,493 litres were issued in the second week. 2,576,019 motorbikes pumped fuel in the first week, and 2,701,889 pumped fuel in the second week.
1,058,359 litres were issued to buses in the first week, and 1,224,758 litres were issued in the second week. 28,492 buses pumped fuel in the first week and 34,469 pumped fuel in the second week.
7,769,022 litres were issued to lorries in the first week, and 8,061,813 litres were issued in the second week. 205,426 lorries pumped fuel in the first week, and 221,191 pumped fuel in the second week.
Altogether, 36,599,301 litres of fuel was issued in the first week and 36,231,958 litres of fuel was issued in the second week. This is a drop of 367,343 litres. (RK)
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The minimum fare will be increased from Rs 27 to Rs 30 while the maximum fare of Rs2159/- will be increased to 2422/-
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Heat Index at Caution Level in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern and North-western provinces and in Anuradhapura, Mannar and Vavuniya districts
Warm Weather Advisory
Issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre of the Department of Meteorology
at 3.30 p.m. on 22 March 2026, valid for 23 March 2026.
The Heat index, the temperature felt on human body is likely to increase up to ‘Caution level’ at some places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern and North-western provinces and in
Anuradhapura, Mannar and Vavuniya districts.
The Heat Index Forecast is calculated by using relative humidity and maximum temperature and this is the condition that is felt on your body. This is not the forecast of maximum temperature. It is generated by the Department of Meteorology for the next day period and prepared by using global numerical weather prediction model data.
Effect of the heat index on human body is mentioned in the above table and it is prepared on the advice of the Ministry of Health and Indigenous Medical Services.
ACTION REQUIRED
Job sites: Stay hydrated and takes breaks in the shade as often as possible.
Indoors: Check up on the elderly and the sick.
Vehicles: Never leave children unattended.
Outdoors: Limit strenuous outdoor activities, find shade and stay hydrated.
Dress: Wear lightweight and white or light-colored clothing.
Note:
In addition, please refer to advisories issued by the Disaster Preparedness & Response Division, Ministry of Health in this regard as well. For further clarifications please contact 011-7446491.
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