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SL turns to alternative importers amid Iranian tar shortage

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Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 07:01
SL turns to alternative importers amid Iranian tar shortage
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The Road Development Authority (RDA) says Sri Lanka has begun importing tar from alternative countries to address the shortage of supplies required for road development and maintenance. RDA Director General N. A. Hettiarachchi has said Sri ...

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  • —The Road Development Authority (RDA) says Sri Lanka has begun importing tar from alternative countries to address the shortage of supplies required for road development and maintenance.
  • —RDA Director General N.
  • —Hettiarachchi has said Sri Lanka previously relied heavily on high-quality tar manufactured in Iran.
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