A loaf of bread is now Rs. 300/-

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Lanka Bakery Owners' Association says that the price of a loaf of bread will be sold at Rs.300/-.

The Chairman of the Lanka Bekary Owners' Association N.K Jayawardena said that such steps had to be taken due to the rapid increase in  Wheat flour prices.

He further said he has instructed all bakery owners across the country about the price revision. 

Additionally, he says Wheat Flour is priced at over Rs. 20,000 in the wholesale market. 

Jayawardena further pointed out that more than 2,000 bakeries across the country have closed down amidst the shortage of Wheat Flour.