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This will be the third time Litro gas has reduced prices in the last three months.
It costs 32 rupees to generate one unit of electricity.
“If the parliamentarians can’t ensure our rights, then we might as well do it ourselves."
The proposal had been made by the Minister of Water Supply.
Food prices in Sri Lanka rose 80.1 percent in the 12 months from June 2021 to June 2022.
"With this, we expect to meet our needs without shortages, and also to reduce prices through competition," he said.
The prime minister’s office said Thursday June 30 afternoon that the remaining 20 million dollars was from Litro.
“At the end of these three difficult weeks, we shall try to supply fuel and gas without disruptions."
Angry consumers have started street protests on a daily basis by blocking roads demanding cooking gas.
Vets warned that farmers are culling layer chicken due to the lack of feed
According to reports, a 12.5kg domestic Laugfs gas cylinder price was increased by 1,359 rupees to 4,199.
A 400g pack will be sold at 790 rupees while a 1kg pack will be sold at 1,945 rupees.
"We hope to expand to other cities in delivering quality seafood and seafood products at an affordable price."
Litro has been in the midst of gas explosion controversy and shortages
“People might not be able to buy bread even if they stand in queues,” said Jayawardena.
"We are talking to all the banks, even Samurdhi banks, to see if they can give us dollars."
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| US Dollar | 369.9103 | 369.9103 |
| UK Pound | 419.5837 | 413.4458 |
| Euro | 365.2629 | 364.8862 |
| Aus Dollar | 242.4453 | 240.1335 |
| Yen | 2.5656 | 2.5668 |
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| Indian Rupee | 4.4489 | 4.4516 |
| Korea Won | 0.2529 | 0.2518 |
| Oman Rial | 942.5852 | 942.5852 |
| Saudi Riyal | 96.5416 | 96.5545 |
| UAE Dirham | 98.7994 | 98.7994 |
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| S&P SL20 | 2,875.21 | -5.70% |
| CSE All Share | 9,237.05 | -4.28% |
| Turnover Rs million | 4,541,034,136 | 3,017,534,901 |
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| 3-m bill | 29.75 | 29.35 |
| 6-m bill | 28.66 | 28.29 |
| 12-m bill | 28.54 | 28.44 |
| 5-yr bond | 25.22 | 25.26 |
| 8-yr bond | 25.82 | 25.87 |
| today | yesterday | |
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| Overnight Money | 15.50 | 15.50 |
| Gilt Repo | 15.50 | 15.50 |
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More than 800 cooking gas explosions have been recorded in Sri Lanka since October 2021.
"The cylinders, regulators, stoves, and other equipment have remained unchanged."
Priyangani’s grieving widower now has but one goal: to take both the government and the gas company to court.
The next writ hearing will be on January 26.
Human Rights Commissioner Nimal Karunasiri said the gas companies have also been invited to the discussion.
The committee urged the public to refrain from testing for gas leaks using unsafe methods.
The MP also claimed that the current leadership’s image as a fearless doer has waned.
“It is not a food shortage but a food mafia. The new emergency regulations are to control this mafia.”
Local consumers still pay higher prices amid rice shortage speculations.
Colombo 01, 02, 03, 07, 08, 09, 10, and 11 will see water supply interrupted for 21-hours from 9:00 AM Saturday (10).
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