Lanka Sathosa slashes prices of six essential food items

Lanka Sathosa, on Wednesday (20 Sep.), reduced the prices of six essential food items.

Issuing a release, the state-owned corporation stated that the relevant price reduction will be in effect from today.

Accordingly, the prices of the following goods have been reduced: • Soya meat - Rs.580 per kilogram  (reduced by Rs.45)
• Local Potatoes - Rs.290 per kilogram  (reduced by Rs.40)
• Thai sprats -  Rs.1,100 per kilogram (reduced by Rs.30)
• Garlic – Rs.620 per kilogram  (reduced by Rs.30)
• Big onions – Rs.195 per kilogram  (reduced by Rs.15)
• Red lentils – Rs. 299 per kilogram (reduced by Rs.06)