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Trade, Commerce, and Food Security Minister Nalin Fernando yesterday said he expects the price reduction of 50 kg bags of cement and concrete steel rods in the next few days.

He said the request was made to manufacturing companies after a discussion held at the ministry with all associations relating to the constriction field.

During the discussion, it was revealed that there is a decrease in the construction field due to the price increase of raw materials.

"Therefore, I held a discussion with the cement manufacturers and told them to reduce the price of a 50-kg bag of cement by at least between Rs. 300 and Rs. 500 as soon as possible.

The ministry hopes the price reduction will come into effect in the next two or three days," the Minister said.

He added that he had requested the manufacturers of concrete steel rods to take immediate action to reduce their prices too. (Chaturanga Pradeep Samarawickrama)


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  • Dinesh Friday, 02 June 2023 12:44 PM

    Allow tariff free imports of these items. The vulgar super profits gourged by these local industries will evaporate pretty quickly, and they will still remain very viable. There were those who invested big time in these industries and have the protection on high tariffs and duties which has virtually strangled the construction industry.

    Lion Friday, 02 June 2023 12:48 PM

    Reduced to the earlier level as there is no increase in their income ,to see and impact of the reduction

    Ram Friday, 02 June 2023 01:40 PM

    Politicians are servants of the people. Servants are not paid salaries paid to Judges whereas politicians are paid such salaries. Reduce politician salaries too.

    Sunil Friday, 02 June 2023 06:11 PM

    Cement Price in Jan 2022 was Rs 1500. Please reduce it to that level


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