A slight disruption had occurred in the supply of LAUGFS gas in recent days due to a delay in the arrival of gas shipments. However, LAUGFS Gas PLC stated that the vessel 'GAS GOODWILL', carrying over 3,000 metric tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), arrived at the Colombo Port today (12).
With the receipt of this new gas shipment, measures have been taken to resume the release of gas cylinders for domestic and commercial consumers in phases.
Key points
- The vessel 'GAS GOODWILL' carrying over 3,000 metric tonnes of LPG reached the Colombo Port today (12).
- Distribution of gas cylinders for domestic and commercial customers resumes.
- Consumers are advised to contact the 1345 hotline to check on gas availability.
How market distribution will take place
After unloading the gas shipment from the vessel, cylinders will be refilled and dispatched to distributors and authorised dealers. The company pointed out that through this, local-level gas shortages will gradually ease.
Meanwhile, consumers are requested to check the availability of gas stocks from their nearest authorised dealer or via the 1345 hotline before visiting outlets to purchase gas.
What next?
Following the unloading of the gas cargo from the ship, cylinders will be refilled and released to the market through distributors and authorised dealers.
