Consumer Authority Cracks Down On Overpricing

Festive Season Watch: Consumer Authority Cracks Down On Overpricing

by Staff Writer 25-03-2025 | 7:44 AM

COLOMBO (News 1st): The Consumer Affairs Authority says it will launch island-wide raids starting today to identify shops selling goods at inflated prices.

This program is being carried out with a focus on the festive season.

Chairman of the Consumer Affairs Authority, Hemantha Samarakoon, urges the general public to avoid being deceived by such vendors.