Sri Lanka, June 17 -- Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa has urged the public not to be misled by social media posts claiming an impending fuel shortage in the country due to the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict.

Responding to concerns circulating online, the minister assured that Sri Lanka currently has adequate fuel reserves to meet national demand for at least two and a half months and therefore urged the public not to be misled by such claims.

Earlier today, the Ministry of Energy also issued a statement urging the general public not to be misled by 'fake news' about a purported fuel shortage.

The Energy Ministry noted that a number of misleading reports are circulating at present, especially on social media, suggesti...