Economics

Fishermen Call for Lower Gear Prices and Fuel Subsidy from Government

The Central Fish Market Association (CFM) has called on the newly elected government led by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to address the rising prices of fishing gear, which have severely impacted the fishing industry. CFM Chairman Jayasiri Wickramarachchi stated that the entire fishing community cast their vote for the President and now seeks immediate intervention

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Finance

Sri Lanka Keeps Fuel Prices Steady for Aug 2024

Sri Lanka’s retail fuel prices will remain unchanged for August 2024, according to the state-run Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC). The CPC was expected to announce its monthly formula-based fuel prices effective from midnight on July 31. Previously, the CPC reduced petrol prices by 11 rupees to 344 rupees per litre and 95 Octane petrol by

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