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Sri Lanka considering price control for cement

02 July 2024, Published under Cement News

Sri Lanka’s Trade Minister Malin Fernando said the country was considering the introduction of price controls on cement. The step followed cement companies’ announcement that they would be reducing prices by LKR150 (US$0.50) to LKR2250/bag. Mr Fernando said: “I don’t accept this reducing the price by 150, I want the maximum retail price to be 2000-2500.” “We will announce a maximum retail price as soon as the companies discuss,” Fernando said. “If they do not comply, the consumer affairs ...