QR program for fuel to pilot in Colombo before going nationwide from Monday

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Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera

Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera said the issue of fuel to the QR code and according to the last digit of the vehicle’s license plate number will be tested at several locations in Colombo from 21-24 July.

The Minister further said the program will be implemented nationwide from Monday 25 July after the pilot project conducted in multiple locations in Colombo.

According to the Minister, as of 4 p.m. yesterday two million people have registered and been issued the QR codes.

The Minister also informed that the dates on which fuel can be obtained according to the last digit of the vehicle’s plate number have been changed effective from 21 July. If the last digit of the vehicle plate number is 0, 1 and 2, fuel will be issued on Tuesday and Saturday. Vehicles with plate number ending on 3, 4 and 5 will receive fuel on Thursday and Sunday and if 6, 7, 8 and 9 on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.