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Sri Lanka: Energy Minister issues stark warning over country's fuel stocks

In Sri Lanka, Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera has issued a stark warning over the country's fuel stocks.<br />''<br />''On Sunday, Kanchana Wijesekera said, the nation only had enough petrol left for less than a day under regular demand.<br />''<br />''He also said, its next petrol shipment was not due for more than two weeks.<br />''<br />''Last week, Sri Lanka suspended sales of petrol and diesel for non-essential vehicles as it struggles to pay for imports like fuel, food, and medicines.<br />''<br />''The government also extended school closures for one week because there is not enough fuel for teachers and parents to get children to classrooms.<br />''<br />''Last month, schools were closed nationwide for a day due to fuel shortages and had remained closed for the last two weeks in urban areas. Schools will remain shut until Friday.<br />''<br />''Media reports say that in the capital, Colombo, protesters have been occupying the entrance to the president's office for more than two months to demand President Gotabaya Rajapaksa's resignation.<br />

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