On July 17, CPC Managing Director Mayura Neththikumara issued a special statement to the media, stressing that despite the country returning to normalcy, the QR system will remain in place due to several critical factors.
According to CPC, global fuel prices remain unstable, and any escalation in international geopolitical or military tensions could directly impact Sri Lanka’s fuel supply. The QR system, they say, helps regulate consumption and prevents unnecessary depletion of the nation’s dollar reserves.
CPC further described the QR system as a “visible shield” that can protect the country from falling back into fuel shortages and long queues if the global market becomes volatile again.
The corporation also assured that Sri Lanka’s fuel supply chain has not yet been affected by current global political or military conditions. However, they revealed that CPC is closely monitoring global price movements, hinting that future price adjustments may still occur.
For vehicle owners who were eagerly waiting to ditch the QR code, this announcement means one thing: you’ll still need to keep your phone ready with the QR code every time you visit the fuel station.