International Business: Sri Lanka suspends gas cylinder sales – Gulf Digital News

International Business: Sri Lanka suspends gas cylinder sales – Gulf Digital News

COLOMBO: The Sri Lankan government yesterday suspended distribution of all gas cylinders following an alarming rise in unexplained cooking gas explosions and fires that have injured many people across the island nation in recent weeks.

Consumer protection minister Lasantha Alagiyawanna told media the decision was taken after about 60 explosions were recorded on Thursday. There were no plans to order a total cylinder recall at this time, he added.

On Wednesday, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa appointed a committee to investigate the incidents and provide a report within two weeks following police and media reports of 14 explosions in a single day.