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Premadasa warns of electricity tariff hike after fuel price rises
Sajith Premadasa warned that electricity tariffs may rise due to recent fuel price hikes, despite a pledge to reduce bills by 33%. He criticized the government for failing to meet election promises and accused it of increasing tax burden on citizens.
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He noted that petrol and diesel prices had continued to rise despite that pledge. He further alleged that Government revenue had been increased to 15.4%, compared with the 13.9% indicated by the IMF. Premadasa also called on the Government to conduct Provincial Council elections without further delay.
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