COLOMBO (News 1st); State Minister Lasantha Alagiyawanna announced that prices revisions on multiple items including Cement, LP Gas, Milk Powder & Wheat Flour will be made on Friday (8) evening.

The Cabinet of Ministers on Thursday (7) decided to remove the price controls on Cement, LP Gas, Milk Powder & Wheat Flour.

The State Minister said by next week, more stocks will be available in the local markets and a request will be made to suppliers and producers to ensure there is no shortage of stocks.

Lasantha Alagiyawanna, State Minister of Co-operative Services, Marketing Development and Consumer Protection said authorities have also been advised to ensure that traders do not sell goods at exorbitant prices, in the absence of a control price.

He said the government will make the necessary intervention if unfair prices are imposed on products inconveniencing the general public.

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