Price of gas increased by Rs.190

18 September 2018 05:26 pm

The Cabinet had today endorsed a gas price hike of Rs.190 for a 12.5 kg cylinder of gas.

Development Strategies and International Trade Minister Malik Samarawickrama presented the Cabinet memorandum seeking approval for the price hike. However, the gas suppliers had sought a price hike of Rs. 325.

The effective date for the price hike will be announced later. (Kelum Bandara)