President Maithripala Sirisena this afternoon appointed a Cabinet sub-committee comprising 3 ministers to look into the current fuel crisis in the country.

This is despite Petroleum Resources Minister Arjuna Ranatunga assuring the public yesterday that there was enough fuel to last until November 9.

The Petroleum Resources Minister also said a new shipment of oil was expected on November 8 (tomorrow).

However, the President has appointed a Cabinet sub-committee to probe the issue and offer solutions.