The All Ceylon Restaurant Owners’ Association announced the prices of several food items were increased with effect from midnight yesterday (31), following the recent electricity tariff hike.

The prices of fried rice and kottu will be increased by Rs. 30, while short eats will see an increase of Rs. 10. In addition, the prices of milk tea and plain tea will be raised by Rs. 5.

Chairperson of the Association, Harshana Rukshan stated that electricity consumption in almost all establishments operating canteens exceeds 180 units. He further noted that the decision to increase prices was taken in order to sustain the industry in the face of significantly higher electricity costs.