High Demand for essentials as prices drop

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The people seen buying essential goods at a market in Colombo yesterday. Due to the rise of the Sri Lankan rupee against the US dollar, the price of many goods in the market has fallen. The price of gold has also fallen due to this reason.
Pix by Pradeep Pathirana.

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High Demand for essentials as prices drop

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