Sri Lankans tell of fears over fuel crisis amid economic collapse – The National

Sri Lankans tell of fears over fuel crisis amid economic collapse – The National

Sri Lankans in the UAE fear fuel shortages will affect travel and worsen food shortages, making life difficult for their families back home as the island nation battles an economic crisis.

A ban on the sale of diesel and petrol to private vehicle owners has been enforced in the country and ordinary people are not permitted to purchase fuel until July 10.

The extraordinary measures were taken as the South Asian nation struggles to cope with its worst financial crisis in several decades.