No decision to increase domestic gas prices
Posted by ONLANKA Newsroom on March 9, 2021 - 3:11 pm
Co-Cabinet Spokesperson Minister Ramesh Pathirana says no decision has been taken to increase the domestic gas prices by the Cabinet of Ministers.
Speaking during a media briefing in Colombo today, Minister Pathirana said the Minister of Trade has informed the Cabinet that a proposal has been submitted to the Cabinet to increase the domestic gas prices.
He said the government decided to evaluate the proposal but did not consent to a price hike.
(Source: News Radio)
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