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India has become a ‘crisis solver’ for Sri Lanka! ‘Revival’ of 38,000 metric tonnes of fuel to Sri Lanka, devastated by the war in the Middle East

By Samira Vishwas

  • India has become a ‘crisis solver’ for Sri Lanka!
  • ‘Revival’ of 38,000 metric tonnes of fuel to Sri Lanka, devastated by the war in the Middle East
  • President Dissanayake thanked Prime Minister Modi

Sri Lanka Fuel Shortage: The global energy supply chain has been completely disrupted due to rising tensions and war-like conditions in the Middle East. Neighbors due to this crisis Sri Lanka The country is once again on the brink of severe darkness and fuel shortage. However, in such a difficult situation, India has always played the role of a true and reliable friend and extended a helping hand to Sri Lanka. India has promptly delivered a large stock of 38,000 metric tonnes of petroleum products to Colombo, which has brought a great relief to Sri Lanka.

Prime Minister Modi’s initiative; Fuel dispatch from ‘Lanka IOC’

From the second week of March America, Israel and Iran Due to the ongoing conflict between them, the oil supply from the Gulf countries has almost stopped. Many global suppliers had indicated their inability to supply fuel to Sri Lanka. Recognizing this serious situation, a detailed discussion was held over the phone between the President of Sri Lanka, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, and the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, on March 24, 2026. After these discussions, India without delay dispatched 20,000 metric tonnes of diesel and 18,000 metric tonnes of petrol through ‘Lanka IOC’ (Indian Oil Corporation), which reached Sri Lankan shores safely on March 28.

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‘Batti Gul’ in the country; Life disrupted

Fuel scarcity has severely affected the lives of common people in Sri Lanka. The government has taken strict steps to save energy and now ‘Four Day Working Week’ has been implemented in the country. Passenger traffic has reduced at railway and bus stations and roads have become wet. Private companies have made it mandatory for employees to work from home (WFH) two days a week. Instructions have been given to avoid using AC in government offices and use table fans. Street lights have been switched off and a target has been set to reduce electricity consumption by 25 per cent. Electric vehicle owners have been advised not to charge their vehicles at night.

Appreciation of India’s ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy

Sri Lankan political leaders have lauded India’s ‘Neighborhood First’ policy. MP Namal Rajapaksa has advised Sri Lanka to adopt India’s ‘tax model’ to stabilize the market by reducing the tax burden on citizens during times of crisis. President Dissanayake thanked Prime Minister Modi and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is thanked.

Expect help from Russia

Sri Lanka is now looking to Russia for a permanent solution to this fuel crisis. In view of the shortage in the global market, the US has relaxed some of its restrictions on Russian oil tankers. Taking advantage of this, high-level talks on a long-term energy agreement have started between the Sri Lankan government and Russia’s Deputy Energy Minister Roman Marshavin. At present, Sri Lanka has enough diesel reserves to last till the middle of May, so this help from India has really been a ‘revival’.

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