Fuel at affordable rates

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President Mahinda Rajapaksa today said that the government was planning to provide fuel at an affordable price although the fuel prices in the global market prices increased.

President Rajapaksa advised the Power and Energy Ministry to provide electricity to the public at affordable rates without thinking of profit. He said so at a meeting with the Minister of Power and Energy Champika Ranawaka and other senior Ministry officials at the Ministry premises this morning. (SAJ)

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saman Tuesday, 11 January 2011 03:53 PM

Our own production like vegitable , fish , textile we can not afford and how come we get oil ? I am sure he must have found a oil well in hamban-thota

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marcus fernando Wednesday, 12 January 2011 08:47 AM

politrics

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Robert Ace Wednesday, 12 January 2011 03:17 AM

We are still getting it at the same price when the global market price was at it highest of around USD100/-. We cannot forget that we were getting it from Iran @ USD 120/-We never got a concession when price came down to USD 60/-

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James Wednesday, 12 January 2011 03:10 AM

read between the lines bro. when ever HE says that "keep prices low despite world prices going up" this means world prices are going up and soon our prices will increase. Later The Minister will have to issue a statement "due to wolrd makt prices increase we are compeld to revise our price and avoid further losses..."

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Wimal_Madawansa Wednesday, 12 January 2011 02:34 AM

Whom are you trying to fool?
Api moda wunata,echchara moda nahe.

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nihal Wednesday, 12 January 2011 02:21 AM

If you keep the SLFP union members and political appointees out from the petroleum corporation and allow managers to manage independently you can reduce the price at least Rs.10 per ltr in all products with out cheating the masses only during election periods.

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Amarapala Wednesday, 12 January 2011 02:01 AM

Here we go again. Chanda gundu....

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Percy Mandawala Wednesday, 12 January 2011 12:34 AM

Our innocent voters will get fooled again.

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Siripala Tuesday, 11 January 2011 06:40 PM

Politicians promise a better future without explaining how much it cost ---- BEWARE

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Hash Tuesday, 11 January 2011 06:14 PM

For the election of course

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Spencer Tuesday, 11 January 2011 06:03 PM

Good !

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sltk2004 Tuesday, 11 January 2011 06:00 PM

Are you sure ? What entities are looking for billions of rupees in profit? CEB, Petroleum, Railway, Transport all are running at a loss.. Every citizen in the country is burdened by these losses.

I simply can't see why some people don't understand that even if a government gives something free, ultimately the people of the country is paying for that ...

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Over the Top Tuesday, 11 January 2011 05:53 PM

Baba trying to fool the masses. It is for the elections. I hope the ordinary citizen will know the reality.

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sorry Tuesday, 11 January 2011 05:43 PM

Yes, tax flour (bread) and subsidise petrol, very smart!

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marcellino lewis Tuesday, 11 January 2011 05:39 PM

Chanda Gundu !

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DXB Tuesday, 11 January 2011 01:38 PM

Local government election perks for the Village voters ......

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Fair N Square Tuesday, 11 January 2011 03:45 PM

Amazing !!! Elections can do what the Supreme court/ Chief Justice could not do in bringing the prices of petrol down.....

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Heamu Tuesday, 11 January 2011 03:42 PM

I cannot afford to pay Rs. 12.00 for an egg. Could I get it for Rs. 6.00. Please postpone all elections by a year and allow us to enjoy affordable prices for everything.for this year.

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krish Tuesday, 11 January 2011 03:43 PM

Now only MR is thinking about people??all election antics.

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kalu Tuesday, 11 January 2011 03:40 PM

jaya wewa... amen...

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Nimal Tuesday, 11 January 2011 03:04 PM

First signs of an election is round the corner!... More concessions to follow as the days come closer.

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Neomal Tuesday, 11 January 2011 02:40 PM

How about some coconuts at affordable rates?

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khaleel gibran Tuesday, 11 January 2011 02:30 PM

lankans wake up?????
how would you all, be fooled like this!!!!!!
forever.
election antics

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Yehiya-Doha Tuesday, 11 January 2011 02:27 PM

Carrots are very cheap

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lankaman Tuesday, 11 January 2011 02:20 PM

keep dreaming bro

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Fair N Square Tuesday, 11 January 2011 01:53 PM

Yes ! way to go.... The Govt entities are supposed to give a SERVICE to its citizens at a NOMINAL price. Most entities are looking for a billion rps profit at the end of the financial year. True all authorities departments and other govt bodies has to make a profit while servicing the citizens BUT let it be nominal and NOT be a burden to its citizenry.

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I Hussein Tuesday, 11 January 2011 01:52 PM

Every one know why MR is taking a 180 degree turn suddenly.
More consessions to follow.

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lankaputha Tuesday, 11 January 2011 01:46 PM

can we have an election per year.

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Konde bendapu china Tuesday, 11 January 2011 01:46 PM

Keep up good work MR,If RW were in power at least 3 times increased by now

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