Lanka Sathosa, the state-owned wholesale and retail behemoth in Sri Lanka, has announced significant price reductions on a variety of necessities for consumers, which will take effect at midnight on April 8th in anticipation of the approaching holiday season.
Here’s a breakdown of the revised prices:
| Product | Previous Price (per kg) | New Price (per kg) | Reduction |
| Dry Chillies | Rs. 1,150 | Rs. 850 | Rs. 300 |
| Big Onions (Imported from China) | Rs. 495 | Rs. 375 | Rs. 120 |
| Big Onions (Imported from India and Pakistan) | Rs. 495 | Rs. 445 | Rs. 50 |
| Garlic | Rs. 695 | Rs. 680 | Rs. 15 |
| Potato | Rs. 175 | Rs. 165 | Rs. 10 |
| Red Lentil Dahl | Rs. 77 | Rs. 70 | Rs. 7 |
| White Raw Rice | Rs. 47 | Rs. 44 | Rs. 3 |