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Harsha Criticizes Gas Shortage Impacting Families
Opposition MP Dr. Harsha de Silva questioned the government's response to the ongoing cooking gas shortage, noting that many families cannot afford food delivery services like PickMe Food and Uber Eats while struggling with increased prices of essential items. He highlighted his own difficulties in obtaining a Laugfs gas cylinder due to US sanctions on a Dubai-based subsidiary.
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Me Food and Uber Eats and need a regular gas supply to prepare meals at home. The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP questioned the authorities' failure to resolve the supply difficulties, particularly the continued shortage of Laugfs gas cylinders. Many families are struggling to manage three meals a day, and they depend on cooking at home.
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