No change in raw rice price limits: CAA confirms
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) of Sri Lanka confirmed that the maximum retail prices for raw rice remain unchanged, countering reports of price hikes. Current prices are: Raw red rice – Rs. 220/kg, Nadu rice – Rs. 230/kg, Samba rice – Rs. 240/kg, and Keeri Samba rice – Rs. 260/kg. The CAA warned of strict enforcement and legal action against vendors violating price controls.
Colombo, March 13 (Daily Mirror) – The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) announced today that no changes have been made to the maximum retail prices of raw rice.
They said that reports have emerged of some rice mill owners and wholesalers attempting to sell rice at higher prices by misleading retailers into believing that the CAA’s regulated prices have changed. As a result, retailers have frequently inquired whether the price controls on rice have been removed.
However, the maximum retail price for raw rice remains unchanged, as published in the official gazette notification.
The current maximum retail prices are as follows:
Raw red rice – Rs. 220 per kg
Nadu rice – Rs. 230 per kg
Samba rice – Rs. 240 per kg
Keeri Samba rice – Rs. 260 per kg
The CAA emphasised that continuous raids and investigations will be conducted across the island to strictly enforce these price regulations and take legal action against vendors selling rice at higher prices.
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Source : Daily Mirror Online
