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More than 80% canteens, hotels to be closed due to gas issue

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More than 80 per cent of canteens and hotels will be closed from tomorrow due to the shortage of domestic Liquid Petroleum (LP) gas, Chief of the All Island Canteen Owners' Association (AICOA), Asela Sampath said.

He told the Daily Mirror that the gas shortage in the market had become the main issue, in addition to the increase in vegetable prices.

"The canteen owners are facing a critical situation where they are unable to continue with their services," he said.

Due to the shortage of gas and the price increase of vegetables, the price of vegetable lunch packets has been increased to Rs.180, the Association said. (Chaturanga Samarawickrama)

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Jude Friday, 17 December 2021 11:07 AM

Soon will be out of food too!!

Jude Friday, 17 December 2021 11:16 AM

People, YOU'RE gonna suffer MORE!! 'Coz you people deserve it !!

True Citizen Friday, 17 December 2021 11:17 AM

Soubhagya Dekma.

Good Friday, 17 December 2021 11:47 AM

How about the parliament canteen. Our rulers must not suffer.

ravin Friday, 17 December 2021 11:51 AM

Ha! haa!! trying to get some mileage? a.) vegetable prices? b.) price of rice and other commodities? c.) because of covid-19 less and less people gather in common places d.) people have very little money left after meeting household ends? want more? basically very little left for personal dispose.

N SENA Friday, 17 December 2021 12:26 PM

ALL SHOULD BOYCOTT BUYING GAS. GOVT SHOULD CANCEL LAUGFS AND LITRO GAS COMPANIES AND GET A NEW COMPANY TO IMPORT AND DISTRIBUTE GAS

Upali Friday, 17 December 2021 12:36 PM

Now the time is up for own food with firewood and other ,methos of energy and keep away from JUNK FOOD prepared by canteens and Restaurants with health hazard

Dee Friday, 17 December 2021 12:52 PM

The only affordable ingredients in a pack are all imported ones such as dhal, patato, big onions etc. I did propose to a canteen owner to try a 'grass malluma' especially for the 6.9

Jayarine Iyne Friday, 17 December 2021 01:05 PM

OMG!!! What a critical situation!!We are all in for a breakdown - the people without food or water to quench our thirst and the Restaurants, Canteens and the like without any income!! Sad! Heartbreaking!!

Punchi Banda Friday, 17 December 2021 01:32 PM

If we get all the buffalos in parliament to line up and collect their gas it should keep us supplied with gas for a long time.

Kumara Jayasena Friday, 17 December 2021 01:32 PM

Once Hon. president and Hon. finance minister return from family visit to USA , all of problems will be solved swiftly .

Godayata Magic Friday, 17 December 2021 02:26 PM

People who had enough savings wanted the govt to go for lockdowns unfortunately its the poor who gonna face the consequences. Poverty gonna kill more innocent people than the covid and it will pave way for malnourished babies.

Buruwa Friday, 17 December 2021 03:28 PM

Very happy 6.9 Habitants. Jaya wewa !

Saran Friday, 17 December 2021 05:06 PM

People responsible for 225 should suffer and learn a lesson

sam Friday, 17 December 2021 09:20 PM

We can use the canteen at diyawanna

Lanka Tilaka Saturday, 18 December 2021 02:40 AM

People, please wait. Parliment canteens are open and feeding the 226. More gas being produced by the 226 to satisfy the country's needs.

Yohan Saturday, 18 December 2021 09:06 AM

When you elect a totally inexperienced and arrogant guy to lead a team or group. Everything will start to fail. Here also it is same.

Joe Saturday, 18 December 2021 11:18 AM

Pathetic situation. A disgrace to the government. At every juncture, its a failure.

Saudangema Sunday, 19 December 2021 07:41 AM

No problem, Singapore, Dubai etc. offers better food, especially during this Christmas time!!!

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