Sri Lanka, Nov. 15 -- Laugfs Gas officials have been summoned to the Consumer Affairs Authority tomorrow (16) to explain the recent increase in gas prices.

The Authority said it would question the company regarding the costs cited to justify the price hike and examine whether those cost claims are consistent.

Meanwhile, Minister Sunil Handunnetti has said the Government is prepared to take responsibility for addressing the issue of the Laugfs gas price increase.

His remarks came during a heated exchange in Parliament after Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa raised concerns over the sharp increase during yesterday's Budget debate.

The price revision, which came into effect from midnight on Friday, saw the price of a 12.5kg Laugfs gas c...