Energy Minister warns of possible power cuts amid fuel crisis in Sri Lanka

March 17, 2026 11:15 am

Minister of Energy, Kumara Jayakodi, stated that although no power cuts have been implemented thus far despite the ongoing fuel crisis, there is a possibility that such measures may be required in the future.

Responding to a question raised by Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa under Standing Order 27.2 in Parliament today (17) regarding the potential implementation of power cuts, the Minister said:

“We are currently maintaining the supply without interrupting power even for a single hour. However, there may come a time when we have to implement power cuts.”

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