CAA issues hotline numbers to report overpricing during emergency

The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has called on the public to report any cases of traders selling goods at inflated prices during the ongoing state of emergency.

The authority has released a list of hotline numbers for each province to facilitate swift reporting of price-related complaints:

• Central Province – 0771088918
• Western Province – 0770106603
• Northwestern Province – 0771088902
• Sabaragamuwa Province – 0771088912
• Uva Province – 0771088896
• Southern Province – 0771088915
• Northern Province – 0771088910
• North Central Province – 0771088801
• Eastern Province – 0770110096

Officials said strict legal action will be taken against traders found to be overcharging consumers during this challenging period.