Sri Lanka has made a QR code registration system mandatory for all vehicles seeking fuel from 6 AM today, according to an announcement by the Ministry of Energy. Authorities stated that fuel will not be dispensed at filling stations without a valid, registered QR code.
This move comes in the context of disruptions to global fuel supply routes linked to the ongoing military tensions in the Middle East, which have triggered a sharp increase in domestic demand. Officials stated that the country must carefully manage its limited fuel reserves to sustain essential economic activities.
The ministry also cited illegal fuel hoarding and racketeering as key factors behind the increased demand. The new system aims to curb these practices and ensure fair fuel access for the public while maintaining economic stability. Sri Lanka had previously imposed QR code-based quotas during the peak of the economic crisis in 2022.