Litro gas secures LPG supply from US

Sri Lanka’s LPG supply is set to remain stable, with Litro Gas announcing that Swiss-based supplier Geogas, which won the tender for importing liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) for 2026, is sourcing LPG from the United States and West Africa.

This marks a significant shift from previous years when Litro obtained LPG through a company in Oman, transporting gas via the Gulf region.

Speaking on the supply situation, Litro Gas Chairman Channa Gunawardana said the risk of shortages is now very low thanks to the new supply route. “The current supplier transports LPG by bypassing the Gulf, routing shipments below Africa towards the Maldives. This avoids potential disruptions caused by the ongoing tensions between Iran and the United States,” Gunawardana explained.

Normally, monthly LPG consumption in March is around 33,000 metric tonnes.

However, due to a shortage at LAUGFS, Litro has ordered 38,000 metric tonnes for the month.

With shipments already arriving, 24,500 metric tons have been delivered, and the remaining quantity is scheduled to arrive on March 21, 23, and 25, continuing through the end of the month.

In addition, a “mother vessel” named Borda, carrying 33,000 metric tons, is expected to reach the Maldives shortly.

Another mother vessel, carrying the same quantity, has departed from Argentina and is en route via the African continent.

“With multiple shipments already on the way and alternative supply routes in place, we can confidently say that the country’s LPG supply is secure,” Gunawardana added.

This strategic shift in sourcing not only ensures continuity of supply for Sri Lanka but also mitigates the risks previously associated with geopolitical tensions in the Gulf region.