Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa today said that a protest will be launched if the the government does not pass the benefits of the reduction of the world crude oil prices.
Premadasa made these comments during a press conference today (10).
"World crude oil prices have dropped by 41% and it is not fair for the government to deprive its citizens from such benefits," Premadasa added.
"We will launch a peaceful protest if the government fails to act on this demand."
According to Premadasa, with the global price reduction of crude oil, the the government could reduce a litre of 95 Octane from Rs. 161 to Rs. 94 and reduce a litre of Super diesel from Rs. 132 to Rs. 67.75.
Opposition to stage protest if fuel prices not reduced
10 Mar 2020
Opposition to stage protest if fuel prices not reduced
10 Mar 2020
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa today said that a protest will be launched if the the government does not pass the benefits of the reduction of the world crude oil prices.
Premadasa made these comments during a press conference today (10).
"World crude oil prices have dropped by 41% and it is not fair for the government to deprive its citizens from such benefits," Premadasa added.
"We will launch a peaceful protest if the government fails to act on this demand."
According to Premadasa, with the global price reduction of crude oil, the the government could reduce a litre of 95 Octane from Rs. 161 to Rs. 94 and reduce a litre of Super diesel from Rs. 132 to Rs. 67.75.