Disparities in rising cost of living

It is rather unfortunate that a government that assumed power on a promise of equality is unable to impose maximum retail prices on essential items such as keeri samba and even gas. Eateries using Laugfs gas have announced that they would increases prices of food due to the price variations between Laugfs and Litro gas. This is quite unfair from a consumer’s perspective. It is in such instances that the Consumer Affairs Authority for instance should intervene to ensure that consumers are not being inconvenienced due to such decisions. This is the same when it comes to purchasing keeri samba. The black market rate for a kilo of keeri samba is Rs. 450. Sometimes it goes beyond Rs. 450 depending on the market price. So normal eateries now purchase affordable rice varieties such as Nadu. Therefore the government needs to intervene to ensure that people are being treated equally and that they have access to services without any challenges such as these. It is unfair to request eateries to provide food at a nominal rate when prices of all items have soared. This is why an effective regulator is necessary. 

Athula Perera 

Malabe