Minister warns of imposing price control on eggs

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Colombo, March 13 (Daily Mirror) - In a bid to provide eggs at a reasonable price ahead of the upcoming festive season, Agriculture Minister Mahinda Amaraweera said a controlled price will be imposed in light of soaring prices.

This was raised during a discussion held between the Agriculture Minister and representatives of the All Ceylon Egg Producers' Association today (13).

During the discussion, the existing prices of eggs were taken into consideration, highlighting the need to further bring down the prices, which is currently at Rs. 48.

Egg producers also expressed their willingness to reduce the prices as they have already noticed a downward trend in the price.

However, the Minister asserted that a controlled price would be imposed if the egg producers failed to reduce prices.

Comments - 11

Easter Egg Wednesday, 13 March 2024 04:07 PM

Gosh! I'm looking at the price of Salmon, Lamb and Caviar and you are talking about the price of eggs!

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Citizen Thursday, 14 March 2024 01:39 AM

Are you related to the MR Royal family ??? First return all the stolen loot to the Treasury.

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Thilini Wednesday, 13 March 2024 04:31 PM

Existing price 48? Where? Its around 60 everywhere. And why are these price controls not applicable for Happyhen, Nelfarms, etc.

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wsw Wednesday, 13 March 2024 04:34 PM

Good, just do it, impose price control mechanisms on all essential commodities, show some leadership once and for all. Price control board should be independent, no political influencing should be allowed.

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Ranga Wednesday, 13 March 2024 05:10 PM

These people never learn the fact that you can't control prices

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Sambo Wednesday, 13 March 2024 08:06 PM

Our traders big or small are hungry to earn with no human consideration. Selfish and greed for money.

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cineha Wednesday, 13 March 2024 08:19 PM

For how long will he be hanging on to this egg issue? Why is paddy marketing board buying padding only in Hambanthota district........to harvest votes for this donkey in the next election?

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Dee Wednesday, 13 March 2024 10:13 PM

I last brought local eggs at 26/- that’s when I stopped having eggs. Then after Indian ones came at 35/- purchased again. I’m all right. So not having eggs or having Indian eggs is absolutely OK. Neither have I purchased a kottu or egg hoppers since they made it 2-3 times the price. It’s not about affordability, I can purchase an egg at even 100/- . It’s just that somewhere- you need to draw the line.

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wsw Thursday, 14 March 2024 10:10 AM

Good, just do it, impose price control mechanisms on all essential commodities, show some leadership once and for all. Price control board should be independent, no political influencing should be allowed.

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Dhusana Thursday, 14 March 2024 11:52 AM

ARE THERE TWO MINISTERS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE EGG SUPPLY IN SRI LANKA ? WE SEE AMARAWEERA ON ONE SIDE AND THE TRADE MINISTER NAVIN FERNANDO ON THE OTHER TRYING TO CONTROL EGG PRICES IN SRI LANKA. BOTH MUST BE AFTER "COMMIS "

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RR Thursday, 14 March 2024 12:13 PM

PRICE CONTROL OF EGGS. WHAT A JOKE? SRI LANKA SHOULD BE ASHAMED OF THIS

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