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In the wake of Dollar value going up day by day against the rupee, the prices of all types of face masks have been increased by 30%, local manufactures said.
President of Mask Manufacturers’ Association of Sri Lanka Vidura Algama said the price increase will come into effect from today (21).
“At the inception of the COVID-19 pandemic, the price of a face mask stood at Rs. 100. However, we were able to bring it down by 80% creating more job opportunities for thousands of entrepreneurs in Sri Lanka,” he said.
“Given the existing situation, we are compelled to increase the price of face masks as the prices of raw materials have gone up due to Dollar value climbing unexpectedly,” Algama added.
When asked whether there is a controlled price for face masks, he said the government has not had such discussions with them nor it is impossible to impose at present.
The retail price of a face mask ranges from Rs. 15 to Rs. 20 and the new price of a face mask would be Rs. 26 from today. (Sheain Fernandopulle)
joshua Monday, 21 March 2022 04:15 PM
do not compel us to wear masks anymore.
Rekah Monday, 21 March 2022 04:39 PM
It clearly shows that trade mafia is doing everything possible to get rid of the president. This must be a well planned game by the opposition parties.
Andy Monday, 21 March 2022 04:47 PM
You buggers would be cursed....
Lakmal Monday, 21 March 2022 06:39 PM
Bloody over reaction to Covid led to this crisis.
GOVIYA Monday, 21 March 2022 07:07 PM
AMUDE ALSO TO GO UP!
GRANDMA Monday, 21 March 2022 07:09 PM
IF BRAS GO UP BRALESS WILL BECOME THE FASHION...
Anne Karunaratne Tuesday, 22 March 2022 07:29 PM
This will stop people from wearing masks! Feeding the family is a greater task than finding money to buy a mask. Is there anything left to be increased????
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