Government has decided to withdraw the Controlled price imposed on Sugar with immediate effect due to the sugar shortage in local market at present .This decision had been taken during the meeting held between Sugar importers and Finance Minister Basil Rajapakshe today (02) .
After the discussions held with Sugar Importers ,Finance Minister Basil Rajapakshe had advised the Consumer Affairs Authority to issue a gazette notification tomorrow (03( regarding the withdrawing of Controlled price of sugar ..The aim of this decision is to provide Sugar to consumers without any shortage the Consumer Affairs Authority has stated ,
According to the imposed Controlled price of Sugar a Kilo of of White sugar (without the Pack) had sold to Rs.122 and a Kilo of Brown Sugar (without the pack ) had been sold to Rs.128 .