Increase in coconut oil price

Colombo, June 17 (Daily Mirror) - The price of a litre of coconut oil has been increased by more than Rs. 100, the National Consumer Front (NCF) said today.

Its Chairman Asela Sampath said that the price of a litre of coconut oil has been increased by between Rs. 180 and Rs. 200. Accordingly, the current retail price of a litre of coconut oil is Rs. 550.

He questioned the government whether the Customs had increased their taxes by Rs. 150 and requested an immediate inspection over the whereabouts of hidden stocks.