Udaya Gammanpila, Minister of Energy said that US$ 35.3 million was paid for the 37,500 metric tons of diesel on board the tanker ship which had been docked for four days outside the Port of Colombo.
Mr. Gammanpila further stated that the payment for the oil imported from a Singaporean company was paid last night and consignment of will be unloaded as soon as possible.
Sri Lankans are experiencing island wide power cuts due to the lack of fuel for power plants as a result of shortage of dollars.
At the special cabinet meeting convened yesterday, the President has instructed officials to take steps to ensure a continuous supply of fuel.