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Middle East conflict driving up prices in Sri Lanka, says Cabinet Spokesman

Cabinet Spokesperson Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated at the weekly Cabinet media briefing held today (27) that the ongoing conflict…

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Image: NewsWire EnglishNewsWire English•1h agoMiddle East conflict driving up prices in Sri Lanka, says Cabinet Spokesman

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Cabinet Spokesperson Minister Dr. Addressing further, Minister Jayatissa stated that despite sharp fuel price hikes over the past few days following multiple increases even as the government provided subsidies authorities are taking every possible measure to cushion the public from rising living costs.

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