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CPC bans bulk sale of Lanka Kerosene
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CPC bans bulk sale of Lanka Kerosene

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has banned bulk sales of Lanka kerosene oil since some dealers are exploiting the subsidized…

byFaraz Shauketaly23/01/2018
Consecution of new oil tank complex in Kolonnawa begins after 40 years
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Consecution of new oil tank complex in Kolonnawa begins after 40 years

The construction of a new oil tank complex in Sri Lanka commenced today (22) after 40 years under the patronage…

byFaraz Shauketaly23/12/2017

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