A decision to increase the prices of milk powder, wheat flour, gas and cement will be made during the course of this week, State Minister of Co-operative Services, Marketing Development and Consumer Protection Lasantha Alagiyawanna stated today (21).
These remarks were made when Alagiyawanna was questioned by the media about such matters at the opening of a new Sathosa Q Shop outlet in Fort.
“We will have to increase prices to a certain degree with the rise in prices in the global market. We will reach a final decision on the prices of rice, wheat flour, milk powder, gas and cement this week,” he said.
Meanwhile, Minister of Trade Bandula Gunawardena was questioned on the recent reports circulating which detailed the resignation of Thushan Gunawardena from his post of Executive Director of the Consumer Affairs Authority.
“We have not influenced his decision in any way. He informed me today that he will be resigning from his position. Any person has the right to resign from their positions,” the Minister said.
Milk powder, wheat flour, gas and cement: price increase imminent this week
21 Sep 2021
Milk powder, wheat flour, gas and cement: price increase imminent this week
21 Sep 2021