“Commercial reasons” is Lanka IOC’s official line for postponing to October the initial public offering (IPO) of its shares. But industry insiders said the 24% stake sale has been delayed as the government allegedly owes Lanka IOC Rs 1.90 billion (US$1 = 102 rupees) in fuel subsidies, according to the Press Trust of India (PTI)…

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