Minister of Petroleum and Gas, Chandima Weerakkody stated that the government is preparing to export jet fuel in the future.

Accordinng to the Minister, this move would be extremely profitable to the country.

The Ministry of Petroleum and Gas is planning to initiate a program to produce jet fuel in local refineries.

He further noted that so far Sri Lankan refineries produced only kerosene but it will be expanded under the new administration.

Minister Weerakkody said domestic refineries are able to now supply fuel at competitive international prices.

The Minister made this statement addressing an event at the Bandaranayake International Airport.