The image of the false notice was shared here on Facebook on April 19, 2023, where it has been shared more than 4,500 times.
The notice bears a logo similar to that of the IOC and is titled "Indian Oil issues warning" (archived link).
The Sinhala-language text reads: "Do not fill your petrol tank to the maximum as the temperature these days is really high. This could result in an explosion in the fuel tank. Fill only half the tank and leave the other half for the gas to build up.
"This week alone, five explosions have been reported due to completely filling up the fuel tank. Also make sure you open the fuel tank daily and release the gas build up at least once a day."
The purported warning circulated after Sri Lanka's Meteorology Department issued heat warnings on April 13 and 17, which local media reported on here and here (archived links here, here and here).
Screenshot of the false Facebook post, captured on April 24, 2023
The purported notice was also shared multiple times on Facebook, as seen here and here.
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