The Cabinet Sub-committee is investigating whether there was a delay in ordering the fuel consignment, the reasons for the sudden malfunction of the oil refinery and matters such as the arrival of low quality fuel and if the previous fuel stocks were maintained to proper standards.

The committee which was appointed by the President comprises Megalopolis and Western Development Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka, Special Assignments Minister Dr.Sarath Amunugama and Disaster Management Minister Anura Priyadarshana Yapa.