Sri Lanka Government Lifts Fuel Restrictions for Ministers, MPs and Public Officials

The Sri Lankan government has officially lifted the fuel restrictions that were previously imposed on ministers, Members of Parliament (MPs), and other public officials as part of its public expenditure control measures during the country’s recent energy crisis.

According to an official circular issued by the Secretary to the Ministry of Finance, the revised directive has been communicated to all ministry secretaries, provincial chief secretaries, heads of government commissions, department heads, district secretaries, state corporations, and statutory boards.

The fuel restrictions were initially introduced following heightened tensions in the Middle East, which contributed to concerns over global fuel prices and government spending. Under a circular issued on April 2, fuel allowances for ministers, deputy ministers, MPs, and other eligible public officials were calculated based on the fuel prices that were in effect on March 1, as part of a broader effort to reduce public expenditure.

However, the latest Finance Ministry circular has revoked the previous directive.

Effective July 1, ministers, Members of Parliament, and other public officials will now receive fuel allowances based on the current market fuel prices, restoring the previous fuel reimbursement system.

The move marks a policy shift by the government as it eases several cost-control measures introduced during the fuel and economic crisis.

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