Prices of 27 essential items reduced from Monday
Posted by Editor on February 5, 2021 - 12:55 pm
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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