Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- Prices of short eats, including paratas and egg rotis, will be increased by Rs. 5 from Wednesday (21), following a price hike in wheat flour prices.

Importers have announced a Rs. 13 increase in the price of a kilogramme of imported wheat flour. Speaking to the media on Wednesday, All Ceylon Canteen and Restaurant Owners' Association President Harshana Rukshan said the increase in imported wheat flour prices had led to revise the prices of several food items.Read Economics

He said the price increase would be implemented to offset the additional costs faced by restaurant owners.Read Economics

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