'We will definitely reduce taxes on fuel': Nalinda

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By Ajith Siriwardana and Yohan Perera

Colombo, Feb 18 (Daily Mirror) - The government will definitely take steps to reduce taxes on fuel in the future, Chief Government Whip, Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said today.

He told Parliament that the government has provided the maximum relief possible to the people through the budget, adding that no taxes have been imposed in the budget.

The Minister said this while responding to a question raised by MP Dayasiri Jayasekara, whether the taxes on fuel will be reduced, as claimed by the National People's Power (NPP) during election time.

MP Jayasekara said the NPP claimed that unreasonable taxes (Rs.50) has been imposed on fuel and that the former Minister was getting commissions.

The MP asked when the said taxes will be reduced on fuel.

Minister Jayatissa said a detailed report will be presented to Parliament on how the CPC was made a loss-making entity and how the former Minister was involved.

Comments - 8

Anthony Tuesday, 18 February 2025 02:45 PM

It's a Joke before elections it was one story and now they say in the future. Damn good for all of us now suffer the consequences.

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Yes you will Tuesday, 18 February 2025 02:46 PM

After the LG elections

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slcitizen Tuesday, 18 February 2025 02:58 PM

Will is another word for sheer inability.. There's nothing more to look forward to other than what's already showcased..

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RanjithT Tuesday, 18 February 2025 03:01 PM

Comrade President during is budget reading of RW text said tax changes and other levies were done in December and as such nothing to be said in the budget. But Comrade minister is trying to hoodwink the public with the following lie. I quote..." .......adding that no taxes have been imposed in the budget." Unquote..... Dear comrade remember if taxes on fuel reduced government will lose a substantial amount of tax income and will increase fuel import cost which will lead to widen the trade deficit. By the way are you still paying commission to former minister??????? Stop mud slinging and if they have taken commissions investigate and file a bribery case. We call this lot of fart and very little shit.

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Sandy Tuesday, 18 February 2025 03:05 PM

Everything is promised in future, why can't politicians do things in the present.

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Eddy Tuesday, 18 February 2025 05:20 PM

Oh poor Kanchana! He will have miss his "commission" as the AKD and the gang used to claim before the elections.

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Dr Tissa Fernando Tuesday, 18 February 2025 05:39 PM

Why not reduce Rs 150 commission for the previous minister? Is he still receiving it because the prices have not come down by Rs 150 as promised during your campaign.

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Wiraj Wednesday, 19 February 2025 03:33 PM

Maybe NPP govt. will ask for a second term to reduce fuel prices and to present a new constitution to abolish executive presidency.

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