The fleet, comprised of re-fuelled 15 bowsers left the Kolonnawa Petroleum Complex around 1.00 p.m. together with non-striking Petroleum Corporation drivers and security personnel for distribution across the island.

During early hours on Wednesday (26), Security Force personnel at the request of the Police entered the premises after the government declared supply of fuel as an essential service in a special gazette, issued last night.

Army troops while providing security to the storage premises would assist non-striking Petroleum employees with all possible technical assistance for supply of fuel, Army Media Sources said.