Shell Returns: First Fuel Station in Over Six Decades Opens in Sri Lanka

COLOMBO (News 1st); The first RM Parks and Tristar-fueled, Shell branded fuel station in Sri Lanka in over six decades was inaugurated in Ambatale.

The event was graced by the US Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Julie Chung, who highlighted the significance of this investment in strengthening supply chains and advancing the ties between the United States and Sri Lanka.

California-based RM Parks has ambitious plans to open 150 filling stations across Sri Lanka, marking a significant expansion in the country's energy infrastructure.

"Today, we gather to celebrate a momentous occasion—the grand opening of the first RM Parks and Tristar-fueled, Shell branded fuel shed in Sri Lanka in over six decades.  This event is not merely the inauguration of a service station; it is the rekindling of a relationship. Half a century ago, Shell fuel sheds were a familiar sight across this beautiful island.  The Shell emblem stood as a beacon of quality and trust, symbolizing progress and connection," said Julie Chung on Wednesday (26).

She noted that the collaboration between RM Parks and Shell is a testament to the enduring bonds between the United States and Sri Lanka, as it reflects the shared commitment to fostering economic growth, enhancing energy security, and building prosperity throughout the Indo-Pacific region.

"In alignment with President Trump’s vision of making America safer, stronger, and more prosperous, today’s event reinforces the United States as a global energy leader.  By investing in Sri Lanka’s energy infrastructure, we are not only strengthening supply chains, but also advancing the ties that bind our two nations," said the US Ambassador.

She noted that adding competitors to the markets gives them more quality and product options.