Prices of 27 essential items reduced from Monday
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Prices of 27 essential goods have been reduced and will be maintained for a period of three months from Monday (8), said Minister of Trade Bandula Gunawardena.
Speaking at a media briefing today Minister of Trade Bandula Gunawardana said the goods will be available to consumers through Sathosa outlets, co-operatives and ‘Q-shops’ at the new prices from Monday and will be effective for three months till the Sinhala and Tamil New Year in April.
New prices:
Essential items | Previous Price | Reduced Price |
---|---|---|
Red Raw Rice (1kg) | Rs. 106 | Rs. 93 |
White Raw Rice (1kg) | Rs. 105 | Rs. 93 |
White Nadu (1kg) | Rs. 109 | Rs. 96 |
Samba (1kg) | Rs. 120 | Rs. 99 |
Keeri Samba | Rs. 140 | Rs. 125 |
Wheat flour | Rs. 105 | Rs. 84 |
White sugar | Rs. 110 | Rs. 99 |
Brown sugar | Rs. 140 | Rs. 125 |
Tea (100g) | Rs. 130 | Rs. 95 |
Australian red lentils (1kg) | Rs. 188 | Rs.165 |
Indian Big Onions (1kg) | Rs. 140 | Rs. 120 |
Local potatoes (1kg) | Rs. 220 | Rs. 180 |
Pakistani potatoes (1kg) | Rs. 190 | Rs. 140 |
Chickpeas (1kg) | Rs. 225 | Rs. 175 |
Dried chilli (1kg) | Rs. 550 | Rs. 495 |
Local canned fish (425g) | Rs. 240 | Rs. 220 |
Imported canned fish (425g) | Rs. 280 | Rs. 265 |
Thai sprats (1kg) | Rs. 430 | Rs. 545 |
Skinned chicken | Rs. 430 | Rs. 400 |
Crystal salt (1kg) | Rs. 55 | Rs. 43 |
Powdered milk (400g) | Rs. 380 | Rs. 355 |
Soybean oil (500ml) | Rs. 470 | Rs. 310 |
Laundry soap– BCC (115g) | Rs. 53 | Rs. 43 |
Laundry soap (650g) | Rs. 325 | Rs. 260 |
Body soap (100g) | Rs. 63 | Rs. 56 |
Handwash (100ml) | Rs. 350 | Rs. 250 |
Face masks (SLS certified) | Rs. 25 | Rs. 14 |
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