The Consumers Affairs Authority says that the circular to bring down the prices of goods according to the budget has been released.

Director General of the Authority J.M.A. Douglas said that the circular is in effect since Sunday.

The consumer protection authority says that accordingly countrywide operations will be carried out to apprehend vendors who do not bring down the prices of goods according to this circular.

Director General  J.M.A. Douglas, said that the circular has been sent to all divisional offices of the authority.

Prices of thirteen items were brought down by the budget and the circular was issued with the aim of ensuring the benefits of the price reduction reaches the consumer. The circular was issued following a cabinet decision

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