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Legal alcohol producers are not buying ethanol produced at state-run sugar firms and material is piling up
Imports of these rice varieties will be allowed from April 1 to 30, and must be cleared by May 31
National Food Promotion Board, the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Agriculture to establish new restaurants
The current prices are too high and if we increase it more it will result in further downfall of the business
Prior to the crisis, the official said, Litro imported around 33,000 MT per month.
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."
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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."
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."
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