Prices of 27 essential good reduced from 08th Feb. - FULL LIST

by Zulfick Farzan 05-02-2021 | 4:17 PM

Colombo (News 1st); The Prices of 27 essential goods will be reduced from Monday (08) and will be maintained for a period of three months, said Minister of Trade Bandula Gunawardena on Friday (05).

According to the Department of Government Information, these 27 items will be sold at a reduced price at Sathosa, Q-Shop, and Cooperative outlets. The Trade Minister speaking to reporters said he believes the private sector supermarkets would also follow suit, adding it would be a service to the general public. If a consumer has an issue with respect to purchasing the 27 essential items from Sathosa, Q-Shop, and Cooperative outlets, all queries can be made via the hotline 1998. Any act of fraud can be reported on the hotline 1977, said the Department of Government Information.

Food Item	Open Market Price (Rs)	Revised Price (Rs)	Consumer Benefit

Red Kekulu (01 kg)	106	93	13
White Kekulu (01 kg)	105	93	12
White Nadu (01 kg)	109	96	13
Samba (01 kg)	120	99	21
Keeri Samba (01 kg)	140	125	15
Wheat Flour (01 kg)	105	84	21
White Sugar (01 kg)	110	99	11
Brown Sugar (01 kg)	140	125	15

01 Packet of Tea (100g)	130	95	35
Australian Red Dhal (01 kg)	188	165	23
Big Onion (01 kg)	140	120	20
Local Potato (01 kg)	216	180	36
Pakistan Potato (01 kg)	190	140	50
Gram / Kadala (01 kg)	225	175	50
Dried Chilli (01 kg)	550	495	55
Local canned fish (425 g)	240	220	20
Imported canned fish (425g)	280	265	15

Thai Sprats (01 kg)	700	575	125
Chicken (01 kg)	430	400	30
Salt (o1 kg)	55	43	12
Milk Powder (400 g)	380	355	25
Soya Oil (500 ml)	470	310	160
BCC Washing Soap (115 g)	53	43	10
Soap Bar (650 g)	325	260	65
Scented Soap (100 g)	63	56	7
Hand Wash (100 ml)	350	250	100
Face Mask (SLS Certified)	25	14	11